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Old Maps of Grinnell, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 17 historic maps of Grinnell. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Grinnell, 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
    Central Iowa's evolving landscape is captured here in the early seventies, just as major reservoirs were reshaping the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Burlington Northern or locate family roots near Pella, Indianola, and Knoxville.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by bustling rail hubs and deep-rooted agricultural research. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of Des Moines and Ames, locate the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation, or study the paths of the Skunk River and South Skunk River.
  7. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's post-war landscape is defined here by the converging rail lines and river valleys that shaped its earliest settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Rock Island Railroad and locate community landmarks in Des Moines, Ames, and Newton.
  10. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's fertile plains and growing capital are captured here during the late sixties, a time of major highway expansion and reservoir construction. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural township boundaries, local cemeteries, and rail lines serving towns like Pella, Grinnell, and Oskaloosa.
  13. 1979 Map of Grinnell South, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Grinnell South, 1980 Print
    1979 Grinnell South
    1980 Print · USGS
    Grinnell and its southern environs appear here in the late seventies, showing the intersection of major rail lines and a growing college town. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks like Upper Blue Point Cem and historic schools such as Bailey Sch or Fairview Sch.
  16. 1980 Map of Grinnell North
    1980 Map of Grinnell North
    1980 Grinnell North
    1980 Print · USGS
    Poweshiek County agricultural lands and the northern edge of the college town appear here as they stood in the mid-1970s. Local researchers can locate community foundations like Grinnell College, the Chester Cem, and the tracks of the Chicago and North Western railroad.
  19. 1984 Map of Grinnell, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Grinnell, 1985 Print
    1984 Grinnell
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's prairie towns and rail corridors are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the agricultural grid and protected marshlands. Researchers can trace historic routes along the Chicago and North Western or locate family roots near the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation and Lake Ponderosa.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 2010 Map of Grinnell North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Grinnell North, 2010 Print
    2010 Grinnell North
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Grinnell, including Poweshiek County, Tama County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2010 Map of Grinnell South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Grinnell South, 2010 Print
    2010 Grinnell South
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Grinnell, including Jacobs, Poweshiek County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2013 Map of Grinnell South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Grinnell South, 2013 Print
    2013 Grinnell South
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Grinnell, including Jacobs, Poweshiek County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2013 Map of Grinnell North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Grinnell North, 2013 Print
    2013 Grinnell North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Grinnell, including Poweshiek County, Tama County, and other nearby areas
  34. 2015 Map of Grinnell North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Grinnell North, 2015 Print
    2015 Grinnell North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Grinnell, including Poweshiek County, Tama County, and other nearby areas
  37. 2015 Map of Grinnell South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Grinnell South, 2015 Print
    2015 Grinnell South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Grinnell, including Jacobs, Poweshiek County, and other nearby areas
  40. 2018 Map of Grinnell South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Grinnell South, 2018 Print
    2018 Grinnell South
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Grinnell, including Jacobs, Poweshiek County, and other nearby areas
  43. 2018 Map of Grinnell North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Grinnell North, 2018 Print
    2018 Grinnell North
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Grinnell, including Poweshiek County, Tama County, and other nearby areas
  46. 2022 Map of Grinnell North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Grinnell North, 2022 Print
    2022 Grinnell North
    2022 Print · USGS
    In the modern Iowa prairie north of the university town, this map illustrates the transition from urban streets to a disciplined agricultural grid. Researchers can find Chester Cem and trace the paths of Big Bear Cr and Sugar Cr.
  49. 2022 Map of Grinnell South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Grinnell South, 2022 Print
    2022 Grinnell South
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape south of GRINNELL reveals a network of historic burial grounds and prairie waterways in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate family sites at Hazelwood Cem, Norwegian Lutheran Cem, and the Blue Point cemeteries.
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