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Old Maps of South Township, Iowa

Explore 31 old maps of South Township, spanning from 1951 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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South Township, IA maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Osceola, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Osceola, 1953 Print
    1951 Osceola
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa's rural townships are captured here in the early fifties, showing the rail-centered growth of OSCEOLA and Murray. Researchers can trace the layout of numerous vanished country schoolhouses like Prairie Grove Sch and old burial sites such as Ebenezer Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of St. Charles, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of St. Charles, 1953 Print
    1951 St. Charles
    1953 Print · USGS
    Madison and Warren counties are seen here in the early 1950s, when a dense network of rail lines and country schools still knit these rural townships together. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near landmarks like Imes Bridge, St Charles Cem, and Blair Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's evolving landscape is captured here in the early seventies, just as major reservoirs were reshaping the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Burlington Northern or locate family roots near Pella, Indianola, and Knoxville.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by bustling rail hubs and deep-rooted agricultural research. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of Des Moines and Ames, locate the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation, or study the paths of the Skunk River and South Skunk River.
  13. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's post-war landscape is defined here by the converging rail lines and river valleys that shaped its earliest settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Rock Island Railroad and locate community landmarks in Des Moines, Ames, and Newton.
  16. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's fertile plains and growing capital are captured here during the late sixties, a time of major highway expansion and reservoir construction. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural township boundaries, local cemeteries, and rail lines serving towns like Pella, Grinnell, and Oskaloosa.
  19. 1983 Map of St. Charles
    1983 Map of St. Charles
    1983 St. Charles
    1983 Print · USGS
    Madison County at the start of the 1980s shows a landscape of small river towns and agricultural grids. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural burial grounds like St Charles Cem and Blair Chapel.
  22. 1983 Map of East Peru
    1983 Map of East Peru
    1983 East Peru
    1983 Print · USGS
    Madison County, Iowa, is shown in the early 1980s as a landscape of winding creek valleys and established rural communities. Family history researchers can trace locations like Old Peru, Deer Creek Chapel, and several local cemeteries including Union Cemetery.
  25. 1983 Map of Truro
    1983 Map of Truro
    1983 Truro
    1983 Print · USGS
    Truro and the surrounding Iowa farm country are captured here in the early 1980s as modern interstate travel began to eclipse older transit routes. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade or locate family plots at Worthing Cem and Fremont Cem.
  28. 1983 Map of Patterson, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Patterson, 1984 Print
    1983 Patterson
    1984 Print · USGS
    Madison County's rural landscape is documented here in the early 1980s, centered on the community of Patterson. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family burial sites like McGinnis Cem and Sayre Cem, alongside the iconic Holiwell Covered Bridge.
  31. 1984 Map of Indianola
    1984 Map of Indianola
    1984 Indianola
    1984 Print · USGS
    South-central Iowa in the mid-1980s reveals a patchwork of established rail hubs and significant new conservation areas. Trace the Chicago and North Western rail lines and explore rural landmarks like Lake Ahquabi State Park or the Strip Mine near Knoxville.
  34. 2010 Map of East Peru, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of East Peru, 2010 Print
    2010 East Peru
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers South Township, including East Peru, Ohio Township, and other nearby areas
  37. 2010 Map of Truro, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Truro, 2010 Print
    2010 Truro
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers South Township, including Truro, Ohio Township, and other nearby areas
  40. 2010 Map of Patterson, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Patterson, 2010 Print
    2010 Patterson
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers South Township, including Winterset, Patterson, and other nearby areas
  43. 2010 Map of Saint Charles, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Saint Charles, 2010 Print
    2010 Saint Charles
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers South Township, including Saint Charles, Patterson, and other nearby areas
  46. 2013 Map of Saint Charles, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Saint Charles, 2013 Print
    2013 Saint Charles
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers South Township, including Saint Charles, Patterson, and other nearby areas
  49. 2013 Map of East Peru, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of East Peru, 2013 Print
    2013 East Peru
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers South Township, including East Peru, Ohio Township, and other nearby areas
  52. 2013 Map of Truro, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Truro, 2013 Print
    2013 Truro
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers South Township, including Truro, Ohio Township, and other nearby areas
  55. 2013 Map of Patterson, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Patterson, 2013 Print
    2013 Patterson
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers South Township, including Winterset, Patterson, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Patterson, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Patterson, 2015 Print
    2015 Patterson
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers South Township, including Winterset, Patterson, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Saint Charles, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Saint Charles, 2015 Print
    2015 Saint Charles
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers South Township, including Saint Charles, Patterson, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of East Peru, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of East Peru, 2015 Print
    2015 East Peru
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers South Township, including East Peru, Ohio Township, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of Truro, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Truro, 2015 Print
    2015 Truro
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers South Township, including Truro, Ohio Township, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Truro, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Truro, 2018 Print
    2018 Truro
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers South Township, including Truro, Ohio Township, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of East Peru, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of East Peru, 2018 Print
    2018 East Peru
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers South Township, including East Peru, Ohio Township, and other nearby areas
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