Old Maps of Greenfield Township, Iowa for Academic Research

1. 1905 Map of Des Moines, 1954 Print

   

   1905 Des Moines

   1954 Print · USGS

   At the dawn of the twentieth century, the state capital was a thriving rail hub where the Des Moines River met a complex network of iron rails. Genealogists and historians can trace early neighborhood development near the State Fairgrounds or locate family roots near rural landmarks like Red Brick School and Valley Junction.

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4. 1907 Map of Des Moines

   

   1907 Des Moines

   1907 Print · USGS

   The capital city and its surrounding coal-and-rail towns are shown in detail at the start of the twentieth century. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near Fort Des Moines or trace ancestors in vanished settlements like Oralabor, Saylorville, and Valley Junction.

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7. 1931 Map of Indianola

   

   1931 Indianola

   1931 Print · USGS

   Warren County at the end of the 1920s reveals a landscape of thriving rail junctions and rural schoolhouses across central Iowa. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Great Western RR through Martensdale and locate local landmarks like Scotch Ridge Sch and the Orillia Mine.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 1956 Map of Des Moines SW, 1958 Print

    

    1956 Des Moines SW

    1958 Print · USGS

    Mid-century expansion across Polk County shows the growth of the state capital as suburban neighborhoods reached toward West Des Moines. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, old schools like Plainview Sch, and the layout of Drake University or Glendale Cemetery.

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19. 1956 Map of Des Moines SE, 1958 Print

    

    1956 Des Moines SE

    1958 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Des Moines and its southeastern suburbs are captured here during a time of significant growth and transit expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood landmarks like Fort Des Moines, the State Fairground, and numerous family-named cemeteries such as Oakwood Cem.

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22. 1956 Map of Des Moines, 1959 Print

    

    1956 Des Moines

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Des Moines metro area is captured in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by rapid suburban growth and deep-rooted military and rail history. Trace the development of Urbandale and Windsor Heights alongside landmarks like Camp Dodge and the State Fairgrounds.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 1972 Map of Scotch Ridge, 1974 Print

    

    1972 Scotch Ridge

    1974 Print · USGS

    Warren County terrain in the early seventies shows a landscape shaped by the Middle River and the regional rail network. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Laverty Cem, North River Ch, and the community of Summerset along the railroad line.

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34. 1972 Map of Norwalk, 1975 Print

    

    1972 Norwalk

    1975 Print · USGS

    Norwalk and the northern Warren County countryside are shown here in the early 1970s as suburban growth began to meet rural farmland. Local researchers can trace family roots at Linn Grove Cemetery or locate old rail stops along the Chicago and North Western Railroad near Martensdale.

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37. 1984 Map of Indianola

    

    1984 Indianola

    1984 Print · USGS

    South-central Iowa in the mid-1980s reveals a patchwork of established rail hubs and significant new conservation areas. Trace the Chicago and North Western rail lines and explore rural landmarks like Lake Ahquabi State Park or the Strip Mine near Knoxville.

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40. 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.

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43. 2010 Map of Scotch Ridge, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Scotch Ridge

    2010 Print · USGS

    Warren County at the start of the decade shows the southern outskirts of the Des Moines metro and the rural reaches toward the Indianola city limits. Genealogists can trace family heritage through sites like Scotch Ridge Cemetery and Laverty Cemetery.

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46. 2010 Map of Des Moines SE, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Des Moines SE

    2010 Print · USGS

    Southeast Des Moines and its nearby townships are captured here at the start of the 2010s, showcasing the region's mix of urban expansion and recreational spaces. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Fort Des Moines, the Iowa State Fairgrounds, and the historic Owens Covered Bridge.

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49. 2010 Map of Norwalk, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Norwalk

    2010 Print · USGS

    Des Moines’ southern outskirts and the Warren County countryside come into focus during this early 21st-century period of suburban expansion. Researchers can pinpoint long-standing local landmarks like Webb Cemetery, the Prole Post Office, and the small settlement of Spring Hill near the Middle River.

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52. 2010 Map of Des Moines SW, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Des Moines SW

    2010 Print · USGS

    Des Moines and its southwestern suburbs show a densely integrated network of neighborhoods and riverfront parks in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the layout of historic Drake University, the expansive Glendale Cemetery, and the operations of the Des Moines International Airport.

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55. 2013 Map of Scotch Ridge, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Scotch Ridge

    2013 Print · USGS

    Warren County south of Des Moines comes into focus in the early 2010s, showing a landscape defined by river valleys and rural roads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes and small aviation hubs like Tuinstra Airfield and Scotch Ridge.

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58. 2013 Map of Norwalk, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Norwalk

    2013 Print · USGS

    Iowa's suburban and rural transition is captured here in the early twenty-first century as Norwalk expands across the Warren County landscape. Researchers can trace local history through smaller settlements like Spring Hill and Prole or follow the waters of Lake Colechester.

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61. 2013 Map of Des Moines SE, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Des Moines SE

    2013 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Des Moines in the early 2010s shows a complex blend of urban expansion and river-bottom landscapes. Researchers can trace the layout of the Iowa State Fairgrounds, locate the Owens Covered Bridge, and explore the terrain around Fort Des Moines.

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64. 2013 Map of Des Moines SW, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Des Moines SW

    2013 Print · USGS

    Des Moines and its western suburbs appear here during a period of significant late-twentieth-century expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of Valley Junction or locate landmarks like the Blank Park Zoo and the Des Moines International Airport.

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67. 2015 Map of Des Moines SW, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Des Moines SW

    2015 Print · USGS

    The southwestern suburbs and industrial corridors of Des Moines come into focus during this 2010s survey. Researchers can trace the sprawling grounds of Glendale Cem, the busy Des Moines International Airport, and the riverfront at Water Works Park.

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70. 2015 Map of Norwalk, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Norwalk

    2015 Print · USGS

    Warren County at the mid-2010s shows the interplay of suburban growth near Norwalk and the enduring rural character of its southern river valleys. Researchers can trace family history at Linn Grove Cem or explore the early settlements of Prole and Spring Hill.

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73. 2015 Map of Scotch Ridge, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Scotch Ridge

    2015 Print · USGS

    Warren County south of Des Moines comes into focus in this recent survey of the lands between the North and Middle Rivers. Family historians can locate ancestral sites like Scotch Ridge Cem and Laverty Field or trace the early paths of Scotch Ridge Rd.

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