Old Maps of Summerset, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Summerset with 12 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Summerset has changed over the decades.


Summerset, IA maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Indianola
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1972 Map of Scotch Ridge, 1974 Print
    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.

  7. 1984 Map of Indianola
    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.

  8. 2010 Map of Scotch Ridge, 2010 Print
    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.

  9. 2013 Map of Scotch Ridge, 2013 Print
    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.

  10. 2015 Map of Scotch Ridge, 2015 Print
    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.

  11. 2018 Map of Scotch Ridge, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Scotch Ridge, 2018 Print
    2018 Scotch Ridge
    2018 Print · USGS
    Warren County at the edge of the Des Moines metro area shows a landscape defined by river valleys and early settlements. Trace family history at Scotch Ridge Cem or North River Cem, and follow the path of the Summerset Trail through the village of Summerset.

  12. 2022 Map of Scotch Ridge, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Scotch Ridge, 2022 Print
    2022 Scotch Ridge
    2022 Print · USGS
    Warren County in the 2020s shows a landscape where the river valleys of the Middle River and N River meet growing communities. Researchers can trace local heritage at Scotch Ridge Cem or follow the path of the Summerset Trl.

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