Old Maps of Jefferson Township, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 31 historic maps of Jefferson Township. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Jefferson Township, IA maps
(31)- 1931 Map of Indianola1931 Indianola1931 Print · USGSWarren 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.4 unique versions available
- 1951 Map of St. Charles, 1953 Print1951 St. Charles1953 Print · USGSMadison and Warren counties are seen here in the early 1950s, when a dense network of rail lines and country schools still knit these rural townships together. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near landmarks like Imes Bridge, St Charles Cem, and Blair Chapel.2 unique versions available
- 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print1954 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 Moines1956 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.
- 1957 Map of Des Moines1957 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 Moines1969 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.
- 1972 Map of Norwalk, 1975 Print1972 Norwalk1975 Print · USGSNorwalk 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.
- 1972 Map of Cumming, 1975 Print1972 Cumming1975 Print · USGSCumming and the surrounding townships in the early 1970s show a transition between rural agricultural life and a structured county road network. Genealogists can trace family connections at St Johns Cem, Calvary Cem, and the village of Churchville.
- 1983 Map of St. Charles1983 St. Charles1983 Print · USGSMadison County at the start of the 1980s shows a landscape of small river towns and agricultural grids. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural burial grounds like St Charles Cem and Blair Chapel.
- 1983 Map of Martensdale, 1984 Print1983 Martensdale1984 Print · USGSWarren County in the early eighties shows a landscape of steady agricultural communities linked by a dense network of township roads. Genealogists can trace family locations near St Marys, the Wallace Cem, and rural churches like Center Chapel.
- 1984 Map of Indianola1984 Indianola1984 Print · USGSSouth-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.
- 2010 Map of Martensdale, 2010 Print2010 Martensdale2010 Print · USGSCovers Jefferson Township, including Martensdale, Saint Marys, and other nearby areas
- 2010 Map of Norwalk, 2010 Print2010 Norwalk2010 Print · USGSCovers Jefferson Township, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
- 2010 Map of Cumming, 2010 Print2010 Cumming2010 Print · USGSCovers Jefferson Township, including West Des Moines, Cumming, and other nearby areas
- 2010 Map of Saint Charles, 2010 Print2010 Saint Charles2010 Print · USGSCovers Jefferson Township, including Saint Charles, Patterson, and other nearby areas
- 2013 Map of Saint Charles, 2013 Print2013 Saint Charles2013 Print · USGSCovers Jefferson Township, including Saint Charles, Patterson, and other nearby areas
- 2013 Map of Martensdale, 2013 Print2013 Martensdale2013 Print · USGSCovers Jefferson Township, including Martensdale, Saint Marys, and other nearby areas
- 2013 Map of Cumming, 2013 Print2013 Cumming2013 Print · USGSCovers Jefferson Township, including West Des Moines, Cumming, and other nearby areas
- 2013 Map of Norwalk, 2013 Print2013 Norwalk2013 Print · USGSCovers Jefferson Township, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Saint Charles, 2015 Print2015 Saint Charles2015 Print · USGSCovers Jefferson Township, including Saint Charles, Patterson, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Norwalk, 2015 Print2015 Norwalk2015 Print · USGSCovers Jefferson Township, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Martensdale, 2015 Print2015 Martensdale2015 Print · USGSCovers Jefferson Township, including Martensdale, Saint Marys, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Cumming, 2015 Print2015 Cumming2015 Print · USGSCovers Jefferson Township, including West Des Moines, Cumming, and other nearby areas
- 2018 Map of Cumming, 2018 Print2018 Cumming2018 Print · USGSCovers Jefferson Township, including West Des Moines, Cumming, and other nearby areas
- 2018 Map of Martensdale, 2018 Print2018 Martensdale2018 Print · USGSCovers Jefferson Township, including Martensdale, Saint Marys, and other nearby areas
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Top cities near Jefferson Township
- Des Moines historical maps
- West Des Moines historical maps
- Waukee historical maps
- Clive historical maps
- Indianola historical maps
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Top neighborhoods of Jefferson Township
- Conger historical maps
- Churchville historical maps
- Prole historical maps
- Wick historical maps
- Martensdale historical maps
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