Old Maps of Washington Township, Iowa for Metal Detecting

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Washington Township, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa at the height of its mid-century agricultural and rail boom features the growing hubs of Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Iowa State College and Brushy Ridge.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Waterloo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the mid-fifties presents a dense landscape of rail-connected farming towns and growing river cities. Researchers can trace ancestral roots and old transport routes through Waterloo, Marshalltown, and Ames, while locating rural Cemeteries and local Quarries.
    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. 1960 Map of Marshalltown, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Marshalltown, 1962 Print
    1960 Marshalltown
    1962 Print · USGS
    Marshalltown at the dawn of the sixties shows a thriving central Iowa hub defined by its river and rail connections. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood developments near Riverside Cemetery or locate family schools like Woodbury Sch and Glick Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1960 Map of Marshalltown, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Marshalltown, 1962 Print
    1960 Marshalltown
    1962 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, Marshalltown stood as a bustling rail and manufacturing center along the Iowa River. Genealogists can trace family names through several historic sites, including Riverside Cem, Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, and the rural Prairieville Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 1975 Map of La Moille, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of La Moille, 1978 Print
    1975 La Moille
    1978 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Marshall County agriculture and river life come into focus as the Iowa River winds past Moningers and Marietta. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the La Moille Cem, Hixite Cem, and the old County Home grounds.

  11. 1980 Map of Laurel
    1980 Map of Laurel
    1980 Laurel
    1980 Print · USGS
    Marshall County's rural townships are captured in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape of established farmsteads and shifting rail corridors. Genealogists can locate numerous historic burial sites and churches like Center School Cem, Graceland Cem, and the Church of the Bible Covenant.

  12. 1984 Map of Marshalltown, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Marshalltown, 1985 Print
    1984 Marshalltown
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-Iowa's agricultural landscape and river corridors come alive in the mid-eighties as the Cedar River connects industrial hubs and small farm towns. Trace the tracks of the CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN or locate local landmarks like Union Grove State Park and Cedar Falls Junction.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 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

  14. 1984 Map of Grinnell, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Grinnell, 1985 Print
    1984 Grinnell
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's prairie towns and rail corridors are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the agricultural grid and protected marshlands. Researchers can trace historic routes along the Chicago and North Western or locate family roots near the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation and Lake Ponderosa.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1985 Map of Ames
    1985 Map of Ames
    1985 Ames
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's prairie landscape in the mid-eighties shows a well-established network of rail towns and conservation areas. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway and the Chicago and North Western line connecting Ames, Boone, and Webster City.

  16. 1993 Map of Ames
    1993 Map of Ames
    1993 Ames
    1993 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the early nineties shows a landscape of river-fed parklands and growing academic centers. Genealogists and researchers can trace local church sites like Sts Peter and Paul Ch or navigate the corridors of the Chicago and North Western through towns like Hubbard and Stanhope.

  17. 2010 Map of Melbourne, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Melbourne, 2010 Print
    2010 Melbourne
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Melbourne, State Center Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2010 Map of Marshalltown, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Marshalltown, 2010 Print
    2010 Marshalltown
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Marshalltown, Albion, and other nearby areas

  19. 2010 Map of LaMoille, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of LaMoille, 2010 Print
    2010 LaMoille
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Bangor Township, State Center Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2010 Map of Laurel, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Laurel, 2010 Print
    2010 Laurel
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Marshalltown, Laurel, and other nearby areas

  21. 2013 Map of Melbourne, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Melbourne, 2013 Print
    2013 Melbourne
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Melbourne, State Center Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2013 Map of Laurel, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Laurel, 2013 Print
    2013 Laurel
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Marshalltown, Laurel, and other nearby areas

  23. 2013 Map of LaMoille, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of LaMoille, 2013 Print
    2013 LaMoille
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Bangor Township, State Center Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2013 Map of Marshalltown, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Marshalltown, 2013 Print
    2013 Marshalltown
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Marshalltown, Albion, and other nearby areas

  25. 2015 Map of LaMoille, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of LaMoille, 2015 Print
    2015 LaMoille
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Bangor Township, State Center Township, and other nearby areas

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