2010s Maps of Polk County, Iowa

1. 2010 Map of Des Moines NW, 2010 Print

   

   2010 Des Moines NW

   2010 Print · USGS

   Greater Des Moines and its northern suburbs are shown here at a time of rapid growth and water management. Researchers can trace family history through numerous burial sites like Union Cemetery or explore the geography of Camp Dodge and the Saylorville Dam.

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4. 2010 Map of Des Moines SE, 2010 Print

   

   2010 Des Moines SE

   2010 Print · USGS

   Southeast Des Moines and its nearby townships are captured here at the start of the 2010s, showcasing the region's mix of urban expansion and recreational spaces. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Fort Des Moines, the Iowa State Fairgrounds, and the historic Owens Covered Bridge.

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7. 2010 Map of Pleasantville, 2010 Print

   

   2010 Pleasantville

   2010 Print · USGS

   Marion County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape defined by the Des Moines River valley and the growing hub of Pleasantville. Genealogists can locate family names at Moore Cemetery and Swan Cemetery or trace old routes near Wheling.

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10. 2010 Map of Hartford, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Hartford

    2010 Print · USGS

    In the early twenty-first century, the river valleys of Warren County remained a landscape of quiet crossroads and historic burial grounds. Genealogists and local researchers can locate family sites at Black Cemetery and Sandyville Cemetery or trace the rural routes connecting Greenbush and Palmyra.

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13. 2010 Map of Grimes, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Grimes

    2010 Print · USGS

    The community of Grimes is shown at a period of modern growth as suburban streets reach into the surrounding farmland. Researchers can trace the local landscape through historic sites like Hoff Cemetery and Herrold Bridge along the banks of Beaver Creek.

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16. 2010 Map of Mitchellville, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Mitchellville

    2010 Print · USGS

    Mitchellville and the surrounding farm country of Central Iowa are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the South Skunk River flows past established rural townships. Researchers can locate numerous local burial grounds including Sams Cemetery, Fisher Cemetery, and the Shipp Cemetery.

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19. 2010 Map of Rising Sun, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Rising Sun

    2010 Print · USGS

    Southeast of Des Moines in the early twenty-first century, this landscape shows the quiet meeting of agricultural roots and modern residential growth. Researchers can find numerous family burial sites like Wicker Cemetery and Spry Cemetery alongside small communities such as Adelphi and Hastie.

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22. 2010 Map of Altoona, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Altoona

    2010 Print · USGS

    Polk County experiences significant growth during the early twenty-first century as the corridor between Des Moines and its eastern neighbors develops. You can trace family roots at the Franklin Cemetery or explore the growth of Altoona near the Prairie Meadows Racetrack.

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25. 2010 Map of Commerce, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Commerce

    2010 Print · USGS

    West Des Moines is shown during a period of rapid suburban growth and infrastructure development in the early 21st century. Genealogists and local historians can locate Huston Cemetery and Dale Moffit Reservoir Cemetery or trace the old settlements of Commerce and Ashawa.

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28. 2010 Map of Des Moines SW, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Des Moines SW

    2010 Print · USGS

    Des Moines and its southwestern suburbs show a densely integrated network of neighborhoods and riverfront parks in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the layout of historic Drake University, the expansive Glendale Cemetery, and the operations of the Des Moines International Airport.

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31. 2010 Map of Elkhart, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Elkhart

    2010 Print · USGS

    The northern Des Moines periphery comes into focus during this era of suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through several local landmarks including White Oak Cemetery, Alleman, and Ankeny Memorial Gardens.

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34. 2010 Map of Des Moines NE, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Des Moines NE

    2010 Print · USGS

    The northern suburbs of the Iowa capital are captured here during a period of significant growth at the start of the decade. Genealogists can locate family sites at Oralabor Cemetery or Greenwood Cemetery and trace the footprints of communities like Berwick and Marquisville.

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37. 2010 Map of Granger, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Granger

    2010 Print · USGS

    Central Iowa's river valley is defined by modern reservoir projects and deep-rooted agricultural settlements in this 2010 survey. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial grounds like Robbins Chapel Cemetery and trace the development of Granger Homesteads near the Des Moines River.

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40. 2010 Map of Mingo, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Mingo

    2010 Print · USGS

    Jasper County farmland and the town of Mingo are captured in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by rural post offices and family cemeteries. Researchers can locate early burial sites like Graham Cemetery or trace the drainage of Indian Creek.

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43. 2010 Map of Runnells, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Runnells

    2010 Print · USGS

    The community of Runnells and the northern reaches of Lake Red Rock are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Family historians can locate specific sites like the Vandalia Cemetery, Lowman Cemetery, and the Runnells Post Office.

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46. 2010 Map of Polk City, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Polk City

    2010 Print · USGS

    The northern Des Moines river valley in the early 21st century reveals a landscape defined by massive reservoir projects and deep-rooted pioneer history. Trace local genealogy and land use through numerous burial sites like Beebe Cemetery and vanished stops such as Ulm or Crocker.

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49. 2010 Map of Loring, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Loring

    2010 Print · USGS

    This part of Story County in the early twenty-first century showcases a rural landscape shaped by the South Skunk River and its numerous Old Channels. Genealogists can trace local roots across several burial sites, including Peoria, Mount Zion, and Byers Cemetery.

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52. 2013 Map of Pleasantville, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Pleasantville

    2013 Print · USGS

    Marion County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape shaped by the Des Moines River and the growth of Pleasantville. Researchers can trace the grid of old settlements and water crossings like Swan, Wheling, and the Coal Creek Bridge.

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55. 2013 Map of Runnells, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Runnells

    2013 Print · USGS

    Runnells and the surrounding Polk County countryside are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by rural roads and prairie streams. Researchers can trace the local geographies of Vandalia and Prairiebell or follow the paths of Camp Cr and Walnut Cr.

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58. 2013 Map of Mitchellville, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Mitchellville

    2013 Print · USGS

    Mitchellville and the surrounding Polk County farm country are shown here in the early twenty-first century as the landscape maintains its deep agricultural roots. Researchers can trace rural settlement patterns near Valeria, Oswalt, and the banks of the S Skunk River.

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61. 2013 Map of Rising Sun, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Rising Sun

    2013 Print · USGS

    Southeast of Des Moines in the early 2010s, the river valleys and small crossroads communities show a mix of old farmland and new growth. Trace local history through landmarks like the De Louis Field Airport, the settlement of Adelphi, and the Randleman Lake area.

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64. 2013 Map of Altoona, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Altoona

    2013 Print · USGS

    The eastern Des Moines suburbs and rural Polk County hinterlands are documented here just after the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace the development of Bondurant and locate specialized landmarks like the Prairie Meadows Racetrack or the Terrace Hills Golf Course.

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67. 2013 Map of Hartford, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Hartford

    2013 Print · USGS

    Warren County, Iowa, is shown here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of river confluences and established rural townships. Researchers can trace the layout of Hartford and Palmyra or locate local landmarks like Lindhart Park and the banks of the Middle River.

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70. 2013 Map of Loring, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Loring

    2013 Print · USGS

    Story County agricultural lands and river management are captured in this early twenty-first-century survey. Researchers can trace the shifting course of the S Skunk River and locate rural hubs like Loring, Oldfield, and the Farrar Airport.

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73. 2013 Map of Des Moines NE, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Des Moines NE

    2013 Print · USGS

    Northeast Polk County in the early twenty-first century shows a landscape defined by its vital highway junctions and expanding neighborhoods. Trace the layouts of historic communities like Saylor and Berwick or the growing Ankeny Regional Airport.

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