2000s (21st Century) Maps of Des Moines, Iowa

1. 2010 Map of Scotch Ridge, 2010 Print

   

   2010 Scotch Ridge

   2010 Print · USGS

   Warren County at the start of the decade shows the southern outskirts of the Des Moines metro and the rural reaches toward the Indianola city limits. Genealogists can trace family heritage through sites like Scotch Ridge Cemetery and Laverty Cemetery.

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4. 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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7. 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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10. 2010 Map of Norwalk, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Norwalk

    2010 Print · USGS

    Des Moines’ southern outskirts and the Warren County countryside come into focus during this early 21st-century period of suburban expansion. Researchers can pinpoint long-standing local landmarks like Webb Cemetery, the Prole Post Office, and the small settlement of Spring Hill near the Middle River.

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13. 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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16. 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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19. 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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22. 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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25. 2013 Map of Scotch Ridge, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Scotch Ridge

    2013 Print · USGS

    Warren County south of Des Moines comes into focus in the early 2010s, showing a landscape defined by river valleys and rural roads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes and small aviation hubs like Tuinstra Airfield and Scotch Ridge.

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28. 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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31. 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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34. 2013 Map of Norwalk, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Norwalk

    2013 Print · USGS

    Iowa's suburban and rural transition is captured here in the early twenty-first century as Norwalk expands across the Warren County landscape. Researchers can trace local history through smaller settlements like Spring Hill and Prole or follow the waters of Lake Colechester.

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37. 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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40. 2013 Map of Des Moines SE, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Des Moines SE

    2013 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Des Moines in the early 2010s shows a complex blend of urban expansion and river-bottom landscapes. Researchers can trace the layout of the Iowa State Fairgrounds, locate the Owens Covered Bridge, and explore the terrain around Fort Des Moines.

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43. 2013 Map of Des Moines NW, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Des Moines NW

    2013 Print · USGS

    The northern suburbs of Des Moines appear in 2013 as a landscape of military installations, managed waterways, and expanding residential tracts. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Johnston and Saylorville near Camp Dodge and the Des Moines River.

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46. 2013 Map of Des Moines SW, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Des Moines SW

    2013 Print · USGS

    Des Moines and its western suburbs appear here during a period of significant late-twentieth-century expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of Valley Junction or locate landmarks like the Blank Park Zoo and the Des Moines International Airport.

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49. 2015 Map of Des Moines SW, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Des Moines SW

    2015 Print · USGS

    The southwestern suburbs and industrial corridors of Des Moines come into focus during this 2010s survey. Researchers can trace the sprawling grounds of Glendale Cem, the busy Des Moines International Airport, and the riverfront at Water Works Park.

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52. 2015 Map of Des Moines NE, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Des Moines NE

    2015 Print · USGS

    Des Moines and Ankeny are captured in a period of rapid suburban expansion during the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace family history at Highland Memory Gardens or locate the boundaries of small communities like Marquisville and Norwoodville.

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55. 2015 Map of Altoona, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Altoona

    2015 Print · USGS

    Polk County at the height of its modern suburban and agricultural development is captured here just before the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace land management through features like Ditch Number 24 and locate historical family sites at Franklin Cem or Bondurant Cem.

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58. 2015 Map of Norwalk, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Norwalk

    2015 Print · USGS

    Warren County at the mid-2010s shows the interplay of suburban growth near Norwalk and the enduring rural character of its southern river valleys. Researchers can trace family history at Linn Grove Cem or explore the early settlements of Prole and Spring Hill.

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61. 2015 Map of Scotch Ridge, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Scotch Ridge

    2015 Print · USGS

    Warren County south of Des Moines comes into focus in this recent survey of the lands between the North and Middle Rivers. Family historians can locate ancestral sites like Scotch Ridge Cem and Laverty Field or trace the early paths of Scotch Ridge Rd.

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64. 2015 Map of Rising Sun, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Rising Sun

    2015 Print · USGS

    The river valleys and farm plateaus east of Des Moines are captured here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy landmarks through numerous burial sites like Rising Sun Cem and the riverfront communities of Adelphi and Avon Lake.

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67. 2015 Map of Des Moines NW, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Des Moines NW

    2015 Print · USGS

    The northern suburbs of Des Moines are shown here in the mid-2010s as residential growth meets the shores of Saylorville Lake. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous burial grounds like McDivitt Grove Cem and Rittgers Cem.

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70. 2015 Map of Des Moines SE, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Des Moines SE

    2015 Print · USGS

    The southeast side of Des Moines during its mid-2010s expansion reveals a mix of urban redevelopment and established neighborhoods. Researchers can find many genealogy-rich sites like Children of Israel Cem and landmarks such as the Owens Covered Bridge.

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73. 2018 Map of Des Moines NW, 2018 Print

    

    2018 Des Moines NW

    2018 Print · USGS

    The northern reaches of the Des Moines metro area are captured here in the late 2010s as suburban growth reaches the shores of Saylorville Lake. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds including Union Cem, Rittgers Cem, and McDivitt Grove Cem.

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