Old Maps of Knoxville Township, Iowa

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  1. 1909 Map of Knoxville, 1958 Print
    1909 Map of Knoxville, 1958 Print
    1909 Knoxville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Marion County at the start of the twentieth century is a landscape defined by its river valleys and dense network of country schools. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through dozens of named landmarks like Stringtown School, Mt Vernon Church, and the river town of Red Rock.

  2. 1910 Map of Pella, 1958 Print
    1910 Map of Pella, 1958 Print
    1910 Pella
    1958 Print · USGS
    Marion and Mahaska counties at the peak of the rail era show a landscape dotted with country schools and river settlements. Genealogists and historians can locate vanished schoolhouses like Bunker Hill School and trace the paths of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific through Pella and Leighton.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1912 Map of Knoxville
    1912 Map of Knoxville
    1912 Knoxville
    1912 Print · USGS
    Marion County at the dawn of the twentieth century was a landscape of bustling rail towns and river crossings. Genealogists can trace the exact locations of dozens of rural schoolhouses and churches like Stringtown School and Mt Vernon Church alongside the Des Moines River.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1912 Map of Pella
    1912 Map of Pella
    1912 Pella
    1912 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of Marion County come alive in this pre-World War I portrait of a thriving agricultural and rail corridor. Researchers can pinpoint early homesteads near dozens of rural landmarks, including Pella, Salem Church, and the West Amsterdam School.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1965 Map of Knoxville NW, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Knoxville NW, 1966 Print
    1965 Knoxville NW
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Des Moines River valley in Marion County is captured here just as the landscape was being reshaped by the reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial sites, including Dunreath Cem and Rees Cem, alongside an Old Railroad Grade and numerous creek beds.

  10. 1965 Map of Otley, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Otley, 1966 Print
    1965 Otley
    1966 Print · USGS
    Marion County underwent a massive transformation in the mid-sixties as the Des Moines River valley prepared for the rising waters of Red Rock Lake. Researchers can trace the original landscape through family cemeteries like Ruckman Cem and the small settlement of Teter.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1965 Map of Knoxville SW, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Knoxville SW, 1966 Print
    1965 Knoxville SW
    1966 Print · USGS
    Marion County comes into focus in the mid-sixties as the newly formed waters of Lake Red Rock reshape the landscape. Researchers can trace the legacy of early settlers and miners at Lincoln Cem, the village of Donnelley, and several local Strip Mines.

  12. 1965 Map of Knoxville, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Knoxville, 1966 Print
    1965 Knoxville
    1966 Print · USGS
    Knoxville and its surrounding coalfields are captured in the mid-sixties, just as the landscape was being reshaped by the rising waters of Lake Red Rock. Researchers can trace the era's industry and community through numerous Strip Mines and rural landmarks like Zion Ch and Graceland Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 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.

  14. 1980 Map of Pella
    1980 Map of Pella
    1980 Pella
    1980 Print · USGS
    Pella and the surrounding Marion County farmlands are captured in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape shaped by Dutch heritage and river geography. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional roots at the Central Univ of Iowa, locate family plots at Oak Wood Cem, or follow the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line.

  15. 1980 Map of Harvey
    1980 Map of Harvey
    1980 Harvey
    1980 Print · USGS
    Marion County's river valley is captured here in the late seventies, showing the rail-and-river economy near Harvey. Genealogists can trace family locations through several rural cemeteries like Eureka Cem and Brecke Ridge Cem or the small settlement of Tracy.

  16. 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.

  17. 1982 Map of Attica, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Attica, 1983 Print
    1982 Attica
    1983 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Marion County in the early eighties reveals a mix of upland farming and active industrial sites. Genealogists can locate several family cemeteries such as Hogeland Cem and Oak Dale Cem, while researchers can trace local coal history through the Strip Mines near Indiana Chapel.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 2010 Map of Attica, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Attica, 2010 Print
    2010 Attica
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Knoxville Township, including Washington Township, Indiana Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2010 Map of Otley, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Otley, 2010 Print
    2010 Otley
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Knoxville Township, including Summit Township, Union Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2010 Map of Pella, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Pella, 2010 Print
    2010 Pella
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Knoxville Township, including Pella, Lake Prairie Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2010 Map of Harvey, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Harvey, 2010 Print
    2010 Harvey
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Knoxville Township, including Harvey, Lake Prairie Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2010 Map of Melcher-Dallas, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Melcher-Dallas, 2010 Print
    2010 Melcher-Dallas
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Knoxville Township, including Melcher-Dallas, Purdy, and other nearby areas

  25. 2010 Map of Knoxville SW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Knoxville SW, 2010 Print
    2010 Knoxville SW
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Knoxville Township, including Knoxville, Franklin Township, and other nearby areas

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