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1950s Maps of Des Moines, Iowa

Explore 8 historic maps of Des Moines from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Des Moines, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, and other nearby areas
  7. 1956 Map of Des Moines NW, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Des Moines NW, 1958 Print
    1956 Des Moines NW
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines, including Ankeny, Urbandale, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1956 Map of Des Moines SW, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Des Moines SW, 1958 Print
    1956 Des Moines SW
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines, including West Des Moines, Urbandale, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Des Moines SE, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Des Moines SE, 1958 Print
    1956 Des Moines SE
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines, including Pleasant Hill, Carlisle, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1956 Map of Des Moines NE, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Des Moines NE, 1958 Print
    1956 Des Moines NE
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines, including Ankeny, Altoona, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1956 Map of Des Moines, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Des Moines, 1959 Print
    1956 Des Moines
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, and other nearby areas
  22. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines, including West Des Moines, Ankeny, and other nearby areas
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