1950s Maps of Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Des Moines

Explore 5 historic maps of Martin Luther King Jr. Park 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Park'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.
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Start exploring Martin Luther King Jr. Park's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Des Moines 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Park, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Martin Luther King Jr. Park, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  3. 1956 Map of Des Moines SE, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Des Moines SE, 1958 Print
    1956 Des Moines SE
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Martin Luther King Jr. Park, including Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Des Moines, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Des Moines, 1959 Print
    1956 Des Moines
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Martin Luther King Jr. Park, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  5. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Martin Luther King Jr. Park, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

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