Old Maps of Maxwell, Indian Creek Township

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Maxwell, Indian Creek Township 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 1975 Map of Maxwell, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Maxwell, 1978 Print
    1975 Maxwell
    1978 Print · USGS
    This mid-1970s survey of southeastern Story County captures the agricultural heartland as the local rail and road networks matured. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like Iowa Center, Center Grove Cem, and the historic street grid of Maxwell.

  6. 1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
    1984 Des Moines
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's heartland is captured in the mid-1980s as suburban growth met long-standing farm and rail infrastructure. Genealogists and researchers can trace the reaches of the Chicago and North Western through Maxwell or locate Laurel Hill Cem and Camp Dodge Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2010 Map of Maxwell, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Maxwell, 2010 Print
    2010 Maxwell
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Maxwell, including Nevada, Union Township, and other nearby areas

  8. 2013 Map of Maxwell, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Maxwell, 2013 Print
    2013 Maxwell
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Maxwell, including Nevada, Union Township, and other nearby areas

  9. 2015 Map of Maxwell, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Maxwell, 2015 Print
    2015 Maxwell
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Maxwell, including Nevada, Union Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 2018 Map of Maxwell, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Maxwell, 2018 Print
    2018 Maxwell
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Maxwell, including Nevada, Union Township, and other nearby areas

  11. 2022 Map of Maxwell, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Maxwell, 2022 Print
    2022 Maxwell
    2022 Print · USGS
    Story County in the modern era reveals a rural landscape defined by agricultural traditions and creek-side settlements. Genealogists can locate several distinct burial sites including Woodland Cem, Brubaker Cem, and Center Grove Cem near the town of Maxwell.

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