1950s Maps of Wapello County, Iowa

Explore 12 historic maps of Wapello County 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.

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Wapello County, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
    1954 Centerville
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Wapello County, including Ottumwa, Kirksville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Wapello County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Wapello County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  4. 1956 Map of Farson, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Farson, 1958 Print
    1956 Farson
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Wapello County, including Ottumwa, Agency, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Agency, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Agency, 1958 Print
    1956 Agency
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Wapello County, including Agency, Cliffland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa North
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Wapello County, including Ottumwa, Hedrick, and other nearby areas

  7. 1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa South
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Wapello County, including Ottumwa, Carbon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa South
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Wapello County, including Ottumwa, Bloomfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa North
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Wapello County, including Ottumwa, Rutledge, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Wapello County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  11. 1957 Map of Centerville
    1957 Map of Centerville
    1957 Centerville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Wapello County, including Ottumwa, Kirksville, and other nearby areas

  12. 1958 Map of Centerville
    1958 Map of Centerville
    1958 Centerville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Wapello County, including Ottumwa, Kirksville, and other nearby areas

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