1960s Maps of Polk County, Iowa

Explore 6 historic maps of Polk County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Polk County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Polk County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Polk County, IA maps

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  1. 1965 Map of Pleasantville, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Pleasantville, 1966 Print
    1965 Pleasantville
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Pleasantville, Swan, and other nearby areas

  2. 1965 Map of Granger, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Granger, 1966 Print
    1965 Granger
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Johnston, Madrid, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1965 Map of Hartford, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Hartford, 1966 Print
    1965 Hartford
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Carlisle, Hartford, and other nearby areas

  4. 1965 Map of Grimes, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Grimes, 1966 Print
    1965 Grimes
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Urbandale, Johnston, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1965 Map of Commerce, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Commerce, 1966 Print
    1965 Commerce
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including West Des Moines, Urbandale, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

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