Old Maps of Oskaloosa, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 9 historic maps of Oskaloosa. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Oskaloosa, IA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 1968 Map of University Park, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of University Park, 1970 Print
    1968 University Park
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers Oskaloosa, including University Park, Keomah Village, and other nearby areas

  5. 1968 Map of Oskaloosa, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Oskaloosa, 1970 Print
    1968 Oskaloosa
    1970 Print · USGS
    Oskaloosa and the surrounding Mahaska County townships are captured here in the late sixties as the area's coal-mining past shaped its modern landscape. Researchers can locate numerous local institutions from William Penn College to Forest Cemetery and trace the influence of the Chicago and North Western railroad.

  6. 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.

  7. 1982 Map of Oskaloosa
    1982 Map of Oskaloosa
    1982 Oskaloosa
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa's river valleys and rail hubs are meticulously detailed in the early eighties, showing a landscape of productive farmland and growing municipal centers. Researchers can trace the legacy of small-town life and local industry through features like Union Mills, What Cheer, and the extensive Burlington Northern rail network.

  8. 2022 Map of Oskaloosa, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Oskaloosa, 2022 Print
    2022 Oskaloosa
    2022 Print · USGS
    Mahaska County's landscape centers on the city of OSKALOOSA and its surrounding townships in this recent survey. Local researchers can identify numerous family-named burial sites like Chew Cem and McGlasson Cem, or locate the historic William Penn University campus.

  9. 2022 Map of University Park, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of University Park, 2022 Print
    2022 University Park
    2022 Print · USGS
    University Park and the eastern reaches of Oskaloosa are captured here in the early twenty-first century as they border the South Skunk River. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites like Spring Creek Friends Cem and McDonald Cem near the waters of Lake Keomah.

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