Historical Maps of Polk City, Iowa

What stories do these 22 old maps tell about Polk City's past? From 1905 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Polk City's history through maps:

  • Trace Polk City's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Polk City's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Polk City, IA maps

(22)

  1. 1905 Map of Des Moines, 1954 Print
    1905 Map of Des Moines, 1954 Print
    1905 Des Moines
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk City, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  2. 1907 Map of Des Moines
    1907 Map of Des Moines
    1907 Des Moines
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk City, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  3. 1907 Map of Des Moines, 1919 Print
    1907 Map of Des Moines, 1919 Print
    1907 Des Moines
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk City, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  4. 1907 Map of Des Moines, 1924 Print
    1907 Map of Des Moines, 1924 Print
    1907 Des Moines
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk City, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  5. 1911 Map of Slater, 1960 Print
    1911 Map of Slater, 1960 Print
    1911 Slater
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk City, including Ankeny, Ames, and other nearby areas

  6. 1913 Map of Slater
    1913 Map of Slater
    1913 Slater
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk City, including Ankeny, Ames, and other nearby areas

  7. 1913 Map of Slater
    1913 Map of Slater
    1913 Slater
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk City, including Ankeny, Ames, and other nearby areas

  8. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk City, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  9. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk City, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  10. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk City, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

Showing maps 1-10 of 22

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Polk City?
  • What is the oldest map of Polk City?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Polk City for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Polk City?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Polk City?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Polk City?
  • Where are historical maps of Polk City sourced from?