Old Maps of New Virginia, Virginia Township for Metal Detecting

1. 1950 Map of New Virginia, 1978 Print

   

   1950 New Virginia

   1978 Print · USGS

   The rural borders of Warren and Clarke counties come into focus at mid-century, showing a landscape of small settlements and neighborhood schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Mt Tabor Cem, Ottawa Sch, and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy rail line.

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4. 1952 Map of New Virginia

   

   1952 New Virginia

   1952 Print · USGS

   Southern Iowa rural life in the early fifties is mapped here in fine detail across the border of Warren and Clarke counties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mt Tabor Cem, Ottawa, and numerous local schoolhouses including Quiet Dell Sch and Cool School.

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7. 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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10. 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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13. 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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16. 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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19. 1983 Map of New Virginia

    

    1983 New Virginia

    1983 Print · USGS

    New Virginia and the surrounding Warren and Clarke County townships are documented here during the early eighties. Local researchers can trace the Old RR Grade or locate historic burial sites like Mt Tabor Cem and Liberty Cem.

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22. 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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25. 2023 Map of New Virginia, 2023 Print

    

    2023 New Virginia

    2023 Print · USGS

    Southern Iowa's rural character is on full display here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the town of New Virginia. Genealogists can trace family locations near local landmarks like Beymer Cem, Jamison, and the winding South River.

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