Old Maps of Eden Township, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Eden Township with 29 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Eden Township has changed over the decades.


Eden Township, 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. 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.

  5. 1975 Map of Rhodes, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Rhodes, 1978 Print
    1975 Rhodes
    1978 Print · USGS
    Rhodes and the surrounding Marshall County farmland are captured in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape defined by rail and river. Genealogists can locate several rural burial grounds including Wilkey Cem, Day Cem, and St Josephs Cem alongside the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific tracks.

  6. 1975 Map of Baxter, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Baxter, 1978 Print
    1975 Baxter
    1978 Print · USGS
    The town of Baxter and its surrounding townships are shown here during the mid-1970s, capturing the organized grid of Iowa's agricultural heartland. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural burial grounds, including Restland Cem and Independence Cem, alongside the CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN rail line.

  7. 1975 Map of Melbourne, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Melbourne, 1978 Print
    1975 Melbourne
    1978 Print · USGS
    Melbourne and the surrounding Marshall County countryside are caught in the mid-1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by its vital rail junctions. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots at Maple Grove Cem, the small settlement of Van Cleve, and the historic Chicago and North Western rail lines.

  8. 1975 Map of Baxter SE, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Baxter SE, 1978 Print
    1975 Baxter SE
    1978 Print · USGS
    Jasper County farmland in the mid-1970s is defined by the winding North Skunk River and a network of rural townships. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family burial grounds including Bethany Cem and the Wittenberg Grange Hall.

  9. 1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
    1984 Des Moines
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's heartland is captured in the mid-1980s as suburban growth met long-standing farm and rail infrastructure. Genealogists and researchers can trace the reaches of the Chicago and North Western through Maxwell or locate Laurel Hill Cem and Camp Dodge Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2010 Map of Baxter SE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Baxter SE, 2010 Print
    2010 Baxter SE
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Eden Township, including Independence Township, Malaka Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 2010 Map of Rhodes, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rhodes, 2010 Print
    2010 Rhodes
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Eden Township, including Rhodes, State Center Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2010 Map of Melbourne, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Melbourne, 2010 Print
    2010 Melbourne
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Eden Township, including Melbourne, State Center Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 2010 Map of Baxter, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Baxter, 2010 Print
    2010 Baxter
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Eden Township, including Baxter, Independence Township, and other nearby areas

  14. 2013 Map of Rhodes, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rhodes, 2013 Print
    2013 Rhodes
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Eden Township, including Rhodes, State Center Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2013 Map of Baxter SE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Baxter SE, 2013 Print
    2013 Baxter SE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Eden Township, including Independence Township, Malaka Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2013 Map of Melbourne, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Melbourne, 2013 Print
    2013 Melbourne
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Eden Township, including Melbourne, State Center Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2013 Map of Baxter, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Baxter, 2013 Print
    2013 Baxter
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Eden Township, including Baxter, Independence Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2015 Map of Baxter SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Baxter SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Baxter SE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Eden Township, including Independence Township, Malaka Township, and other nearby areas

  19. 2015 Map of Rhodes, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Rhodes, 2015 Print
    2015 Rhodes
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Eden Township, including Rhodes, State Center Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Melbourne, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Melbourne, 2015 Print
    2015 Melbourne
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Eden Township, including Melbourne, State Center Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2015 Map of Baxter, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Baxter, 2015 Print
    2015 Baxter
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Eden Township, including Baxter, Independence Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2018 Map of Rhodes, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Rhodes, 2018 Print
    2018 Rhodes
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Eden Township, including Rhodes, State Center Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2018 Map of Melbourne, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Melbourne, 2018 Print
    2018 Melbourne
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Eden Township, including Melbourne, State Center Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2018 Map of Baxter, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Baxter, 2018 Print
    2018 Baxter
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Eden Township, including Baxter, Independence Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2018 Map of Baxter SE, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Baxter SE, 2018 Print
    2018 Baxter SE
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Eden Township, including Independence Township, Malaka Township, and other nearby areas

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