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White Oak Township, 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. 1950 Map of New Virginia, 1978 Print
    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.

  3. 1952 Map of New Virginia
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1983 Map of New Virginia
    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.

  9. 1983 Map of Medora
    1983 Map of Medora
    1983 Medora
    1983 Print · USGS
    Warren County farm country comes into focus in the early 1980s, showcasing the rural road network and township divisions south of Indianola. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Indian Valley Cem, the crossroads at Medora, and Bethel Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1983 Map of Indianola
    1983 Map of Indianola
    1983 Indianola
    1983 Print · USGS
    Indianola and central Warren County are captured here in the early eighties, documenting the city's growth and its surrounding recreational lands. Genealogists and local historians can locate Simpson College, trace the Chicago and North Western rail line, or find family sites like Hewitt Cem and Browns Chapel.

  11. 1983 Map of Martensdale, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Martensdale, 1984 Print
    1983 Martensdale
    1984 Print · USGS
    Warren 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 2010 Map of New Virginia, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of New Virginia, 2010 Print
    2010 New Virginia
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape around New Virginia and Liberty is captured here during a period of modern agricultural stability. Genealogists can locate several family and community burial sites, including Beymer Cemetery, Jamison Cemetery, and Mount Tabor Cemetery.

  14. 2010 Map of Martensdale, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Martensdale, 2010 Print
    2010 Martensdale
    2010 Print · USGS
    Warren County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of river valleys and tight-knit rural communities. Local historians and genealogists can trace the roads connecting Martensdale to Saint Marys, locating family sites near Warren Cemetery or the banks of the South River.

  15. 2010 Map of Indianola, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Indianola, 2010 Print
    2010 Indianola
    2010 Print · USGS
    Indianola and its surrounding Warren County townships are captured here at the start of the 2010s. Researchers can locate several burial sites including Odd Fellows Cemetery or explore the recreation areas around Lake Ahquabi and Camp Wesley Woods.

  16. 2010 Map of Medora, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Medora, 2010 Print
    2010 Medora
    2010 Print · USGS
    Warren County’s prairie landscape is documented here during the early twenty-first century as small farming communities and historic cemeteries mark the terrain. Genealogists can trace family sites like Indian Valley Cemetery and Christian Neck Cemetery near Liberty Center.

  17. 2013 Map of New Virginia, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of New Virginia, 2013 Print
    2013 New Virginia
    2013 Print · USGS
    Virginia Township and the southern Warren County countryside appear here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural grid between established settlements. Local researchers can trace the roads around New Virginia or follow the banks of S River and Squaw Cr.

  18. 2013 Map of Medora, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Medora, 2013 Print
    2013 Medora
    2013 Print · USGS
    Southern Warren County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a rural landscape defined by historic settlements and creek drainages. Researchers can trace local routes through Medora and Lawrenceburg or follow the paths of Otter Cr and Turkery Cr.

  19. 2013 Map of Indianola, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Indianola, 2013 Print
    2013 Indianola
    2013 Print · USGS
    Warren County, Iowa, shows a mix of residential expansion and preserved recreation land during the early 2010s. Researchers can trace the layout of the Warren County Fairgrounds or explore the shores of Lake Ahquabi and the surrounding Camp Wesley Woods.

  20. 2013 Map of Martensdale, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Martensdale, 2013 Print
    2013 Martensdale
    2013 Print · USGS
    Warren County’s rural character is on full display here in the early twenty-first century, showing the established communities of Martensdale and Saint Marys. Researchers can trace old property boundaries and local landmarks like the Too Short Airport and Wick.

  21. 2015 Map of Medora, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Medora, 2015 Print
    2015 Medora
    2015 Print · USGS
    Warren County rural life in the modern era is preserved here, showing the agricultural landscape near Medora and Liberty Center. Family historians can locate several legacy burial sites including Christian Neck Cem and Schaver Cem along the creek valleys.

  22. 2015 Map of New Virginia, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of New Virginia, 2015 Print
    2015 New Virginia
    2015 Print · USGS
    Warren and Clarke counties are shown here in the mid-2010s, revealing a landscape of family farms and creek-fed valleys. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous burial sites like Beymer Cem and small communities such as New Virginia and Liberty.

  23. 2015 Map of Martensdale, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Martensdale, 2015 Print
    2015 Martensdale
    2015 Print · USGS
    Martensdale and the surrounding Warren County countryside are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape defined by the Middle River and South River. Researchers can trace local heritage at Saint Marys Cem or locate the small community of Wick.

  24. 2015 Map of Indianola, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Indianola, 2015 Print
    2015 Indianola
    2015 Print · USGS
    Indianola and the surrounding Warren County countryside appear in clear detail during this mid-decade survey. Researchers can trace the grounds of Simpson Coll, locate family plots at Randolph Cem, or explore the shores of Lake Ahquabi.

  25. 2018 Map of Medora, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Medora, 2018 Print
    2018 Medora
    2018 Print · USGS
    Southern Warren County farmland and the drainage basins of the Missouri River watershed are captured here in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Smith Cem and Schaver Cem or explore the rural hubs of Medora and Cool.

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