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Old Maps of Union Township, Iowa

Explore 36 old maps of Union 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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Union Township, IA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 1952 Map of Winterset, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Winterset, 1954 Print
    1952 Winterset
    1954 Print · USGS
    The heart of Madison County comes alive in the early fifties, showcasing the intricate network of country schools and churches surrounding Winterset. Genealogists can trace family names through Gordon Cem and locate the historic Harmon Tunnel near Pammel State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Omaha, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Omaha, 1967 Print
    1954 Omaha
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development radiates from the river bluffs into the agricultural heartland during this period of post-war growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like Atlantic and Red Oak or locate the sprawling grounds of Offutt Air Force Base and Manawa Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1957 Map of Omaha
    1957 Map of Omaha
    1957 Omaha
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western Iowa and the Missouri River valley are seen here in the mid-fifties during the height of the rail-and-road era. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Chicago And North Western or locate Cold War landmarks like Offutt Air Force Base.
  22. 1958 Map of Omaha
    1958 Map of Omaha
    1958 Omaha
    1958 Print · USGS
    Omaha and Council Bluffs stand at the center of this mid-fifties landscape, where the Missouri River splits the urban plains of Nebraska from the rolling hills of western Iowa. Genealogists can trace the rail lines of the Wabash RR and Illinois Central RR to rural settlements like Missouri Valley and Red Oak.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 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.
  28. 1983 Map of St. Charles NW
    1983 Map of St. Charles NW
    1983 St. Charles NW
    1983 Print · USGS
    Madison County's rural landscape is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing the intersection of four distinct townships. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the McBride Covered Bridge, Jefferson Cem, and Trinity Ch along the winding North River.
  31. 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.
  34. 1983 Map of Earlham East, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Earlham East, 1984 Print
    1983 Earlham East
    1984 Print · USGS
    Madison County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early eighties, showing the area around Earlham before modern expansion. Genealogists can trace rural family plots at Stringtown Cem and Fairview Cem or locate the landmark Hogback Covered Bridge.
  37. 1983 Map of Winterset, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Winterset, 1984 Print
    1983 Winterset
    1984 Print · USGS
    Madison County's landscape in the early eighties centers on the established community of Winterset and the scenic bends of the river. You can trace local landmarks like the Cutter-Donahue Covered Bridge, the Harmon Tunnel in Pammel State Park, and the Ord Ch.
  40. 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.
  43. 1985 Map of Creston
    1985 Map of Creston
    1985 Creston
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southwest Iowa in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of established farm towns and growing regional hubs connected by vital rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like Graceland Cem, the Southwestern Community College campus, and the Burlington Northern railroad route.
  46. 1993 Map of Creston
    1993 Map of Creston
    1993 Creston
    1993 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Iowa in the early nineties shows a landscape of established farm towns and modern water reservoirs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Creston and Winterset, or find rural landmarks like Graceland Cem and Arbor Hill.
  49. 2010 Map of Earlham East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Earlham East, 2010 Print
    2010 Earlham East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Union Township, including Earlham, Madison Township, and other nearby areas
  52. 2010 Map of Winterset, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Winterset, 2010 Print
    2010 Winterset
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Union Township, including Winterset, Douglas Township, and other nearby areas
  55. 2010 Map of Patterson, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Patterson, 2010 Print
    2010 Patterson
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Union Township, including Winterset, Patterson, and other nearby areas
  58. 2010 Map of Saint Charles NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Saint Charles NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Saint Charles NW
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Union Township, including West Des Moines, Crawford Township, and other nearby areas
  61. 2013 Map of Winterset, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Winterset, 2013 Print
    2013 Winterset
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Union Township, including Winterset, Douglas Township, and other nearby areas
  64. 2013 Map of Earlham East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Earlham East, 2013 Print
    2013 Earlham East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Union Township, including Earlham, Madison Township, and other nearby areas
  67. 2013 Map of Saint Charles NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Saint Charles NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Saint Charles NW
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Union Township, including West Des Moines, Crawford Township, and other nearby areas
  70. 2013 Map of Patterson, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Patterson, 2013 Print
    2013 Patterson
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Union Township, including Winterset, Patterson, and other nearby areas
  73. 2015 Map of Patterson, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Patterson, 2015 Print
    2015 Patterson
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Union Township, including Winterset, Patterson, and other nearby areas
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