1930s Maps of Des Moines, Iowa
Explore 2 historic maps of Des Moines from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — 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 Des Moines's landscape evolved across the 1930s, 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 1930s, 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 Des Moines's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.
Des Moines, IA maps
(2)- 1930 Map of Mitchellville1930 Mitchellville1930 Print · USGSCovers Des Moines, including Altoona, Pleasant Hill, and other nearby areas3 unique versions available
- 1931 Map of Indianola1931 Indianola1931 Print · USGSCovers Des Moines, including West Des Moines, Indianola, and other nearby areas4 unique versions available
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