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Historical Maps of Polk County, Iowa

What stories do these 62 old maps tell about Polk County's past? From 1905 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Polk County's history through maps:

  • Trace Polk County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
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  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
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Begin your journey into Polk County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Polk County, IA maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Des Moines, 1954 Print
    1905 Map of Des Moines, 1954 Print
    1905 Des Moines
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
  2. 1907 Map of Des Moines
    1907 Map of Des Moines
    1907 Des Moines
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
  3. 1907 Map of Des Moines, 1919 Print
    1907 Map of Des Moines, 1919 Print
    1907 Des Moines
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
  4. 1907 Map of Des Moines, 1924 Print
    1907 Map of Des Moines, 1924 Print
    1907 Des Moines
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
  5. 1908 Map of Waukee
    1908 Map of Waukee
    1908 Waukee
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including West Des Moines, Urbandale, and other nearby areas
  6. 1908 Map of Waukee, 1949 Print
    1908 Map of Waukee, 1949 Print
    1908 Waukee
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including West Des Moines, Urbandale, and other nearby areas
  7. 1910 Map of Milo
    1910 Map of Milo
    1910 Milo
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Carlisle, Pleasantville, and other nearby areas
  8. 1910 Map of Milo, 1949 Print
    1910 Map of Milo, 1949 Print
    1910 Milo
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Carlisle, Pleasantville, and other nearby areas
  9. 1911 Map of Madrid, 1958 Print
    1911 Map of Madrid, 1958 Print
    1911 Madrid
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Johnston, Madrid, and other nearby areas
  10. 1911 Map of Slater, 1960 Print
    1911 Map of Slater, 1960 Print
    1911 Slater
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Ankeny, Ames, and other nearby areas
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