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Old Maps of Farson, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 12 historic maps of Farson. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Farson, 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. 1956 Map of Farson, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Farson, 1958 Print
    1956 Farson
    1958 Print · USGS
    Wapello County farming townships are captured here in the mid-fifties during a wave of rural school consolidation. Genealogists can locate family sites near Highland Center, the McCormick Cem, and several sites marked as Nasby Sch (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa North
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Ottumwa and its surrounding townships show a bustling river-and-rail economy as the region expanded in the fifties. Genealogists can trace family sites at Memorial Lawn Cemetery and locate vanished rural landmarks like Shiloh Church.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1982 Map of Oskaloosa
    1982 Map of Oskaloosa
    1982 Oskaloosa
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa's river valleys and rail hubs are meticulously detailed in the early eighties, showing a landscape of productive farmland and growing municipal centers. Researchers can trace the legacy of small-town life and local industry through features like Union Mills, What Cheer, and the extensive Burlington Northern rail network.
  22. 2010 Map of Farson, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Farson, 2010 Print
    2010 Farson
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Farson, including Ottumwa, Agency, and other nearby areas
  25. 2013 Map of Farson, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Farson, 2013 Print
    2013 Farson
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Farson, including Ottumwa, Agency, and other nearby areas
  28. 2015 Map of Farson, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Farson, 2015 Print
    2015 Farson
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Farson, including Ottumwa, Agency, and other nearby areas
  31. 2018 Map of Farson, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Farson, 2018 Print
    2018 Farson
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Farson, including Ottumwa, Agency, and other nearby areas
  34. 2022 Map of Farson, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Farson, 2022 Print
    2022 Farson
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa in the early 2020s reveals a structured landscape of rural townships and evolving residential clusters near Ottumwa. Researchers can locate many historical burial sites and small communities including Loch Burns, Highland Center, and the Dahlonega Cem.
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