Old Maps of East Ottumwa, Ottumwa for Metal Detecting
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(12)- 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
1954 Des Moines1973 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1956 Map of Des Moines
1956 Des Moines1956 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
1956 Ottumwa North1958 Print · USGSMid-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. - 1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
1956 Ottumwa North1958 Print · USGSThe Des Moines River valley in the mid-fifties reveals a bustling Iowa hub at the height of its rail-and-river era. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like Ottumwa Cemetery, Reveal Sch, and Ottumwa Heights College.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Des Moines
1957 Des Moines1957 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1969 Map of Des Moines
1969 Des Moines1969 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1982 Map of Oskaloosa
1982 Oskaloosa1982 Print · USGSSoutheast 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. - 2010 Map of Ottumwa North, 2010 Print
2010 Ottumwa North2010 Print · USGSOttumwa at the start of the 2010s shows a mature river-and-rail city where neighborhoods like Pickwick and East Ottumwa meet the bends of the Des Moines River. Researchers can trace local heritage through several distinct burial sites, including the Hebrew Jewish Cemetery and County Farm Cemetery. - 2013 Map of Ottumwa North, 2013 Print
2013 Ottumwa North2013 Print · USGSOttumwa and its northern hinterlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of the Des Moines River and key rail corridors. Researchers can trace the layout of historic areas like Pickwick, Rutledge, and the waterfront at Port Richmond. - 2015 Map of Ottumwa North, 2015 Print
2015 Ottumwa North2015 Print · USGSOttumwa and the surrounding river valley are captured here during a period of sustained regional importance in Wapello County. Researchers can trace family history through several burial grounds like Memorial Lawn Cem and Harris Cem or locate the historic Ottumwa Junction near the river. - 2018 Map of Ottumwa North, 2018 Print
2018 Ottumwa North2018 Print · USGSThe northern reaches of Ottumwa are captured here just before the end of the twenty-tens, centered on the river and its industrial rail corridors. Genealogists can locate numerous local burial sites including Ottumwa Cem, Mount Olivet Cem, and the Hebrew Jewish Cem. - 2022 Map of Ottumwa North, 2022 Print
2022 Ottumwa North2022 Print · USGSOttumwa and the Des Moines River valley appear in high detail during this recent survey of Wapello County. Genealogists can locate family sites at Burns Cem and Harris Cem, while rail enthusiasts can trace the BNSF Railway through Ottumwa Junction.
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