Old Maps of Dallas Township, Iowa for Metal Detecting

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Dallas Township, IA maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Chariton
    1918 Map of Chariton
    1918 Chariton
    1918 Print · USGS
    Chariton and its neighboring townships thrive as a rail-connected agricultural hub during the late First World War era. Trace family roots at Chariton or locate rural landmarks like Indianola Junction and the Horstman School.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1924 Map of Melcher
    1924 Map of Melcher
    1924 Melcher
    1924 Print · USGS
    South-central Iowa thrives during the 1920s coal boom, where rail lines and mine shafts transformed the rural landscape. Trace the growth of mining towns like Tipperary and Bucknell, and locate vanished local schools such as Coal Glen School.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  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 Melcher, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Melcher, 1983 Print
    1982 Melcher
    1983 Print · USGS
    Marion County agriculture and small-town life are captured here in the early eighties as the settlements of Melcher and Dallas thrive. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Sacred Heart Ch, Columbia Cem, and the community of Gosport.

  8. 1982 Map of Newbern, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Newbern, 1983 Print
    1982 Newbern
    1983 Print · USGS
    The crossroads of Marion and Warren counties are captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of established family farms. Genealogists can trace local roots through numerous sites like St Paul Cem, Newbern Cem, and the community of Bauer.

  9. 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.

  10. 2010 Map of Melcher-Dallas, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Melcher-Dallas, 2010 Print
    2010 Melcher-Dallas
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Dallas Township, including Melcher-Dallas, Purdy, and other nearby areas

  11. 2010 Map of Newbern, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Newbern, 2010 Print
    2010 Newbern
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Dallas Township, including Melcher-Dallas, White Breast Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Melcher-Dallas, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Melcher-Dallas, 2013 Print
    2013 Melcher-Dallas
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Dallas Township, including Melcher-Dallas, Purdy, and other nearby areas

  13. 2013 Map of Newbern, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Newbern, 2013 Print
    2013 Newbern
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Dallas Township, including Melcher-Dallas, White Breast Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2015 Map of Melcher-Dallas, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Melcher-Dallas, 2015 Print
    2015 Melcher-Dallas
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Dallas Township, including Melcher-Dallas, Purdy, and other nearby areas

  15. 2015 Map of Newbern, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Newbern, 2015 Print
    2015 Newbern
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Dallas Township, including Melcher-Dallas, White Breast Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2018 Map of Newbern, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Newbern, 2018 Print
    2018 Newbern
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Dallas Township, including Melcher-Dallas, White Breast Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2018 Map of Melcher-Dallas, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Melcher-Dallas, 2018 Print
    2018 Melcher-Dallas
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Dallas Township, including Melcher-Dallas, Purdy, and other nearby areas

  18. 2022 Map of Newbern, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Newbern, 2022 Print
    2022 Newbern
    2022 Print · USGS
    Marion and Lucas counties are shown here in the 2020s, highlighting the intersection of rural townships and winding creek valleys. Genealogists can locate numerous burial sites including Newbern Cem, Saint Josephs Cem, and Arian Cem near the town of Bauer.

  19. 2022 Map of Melcher-Dallas, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Melcher-Dallas, 2022 Print
    2022 Melcher-Dallas
    2022 Print · USGS
    Marion and Lucas Counties are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the rural landscapes surrounding Melcher-Dallas. Family researchers can trace local lineage through several burial grounds like Sacred Heart Cem and Clear Cem.

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