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Historical Maps of West Des Moines, Iowa

What stories do these 32 old maps tell about West Des Moines's past? From 1905 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover West Des Moines's history through maps:

  • Trace West Des Moines's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into West Des Moines's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

West Des Moines, IA maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Des Moines, 1954 Print
    1905 Map of Des Moines, 1954 Print
    1905 Des Moines
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers West Des Moines, including Des Moines, Ankeny, and other nearby areas
  2. 1907 Map of Des Moines
    1907 Map of Des Moines
    1907 Des Moines
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers West Des Moines, including Des Moines, Ankeny, and other nearby areas
  3. 1907 Map of Des Moines, 1919 Print
    1907 Map of Des Moines, 1919 Print
    1907 Des Moines
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers West Des Moines, including Des Moines, Ankeny, and other nearby areas
  4. 1907 Map of Des Moines, 1924 Print
    1907 Map of Des Moines, 1924 Print
    1907 Des Moines
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers West Des Moines, including Des Moines, Ankeny, and other nearby areas
  5. 1908 Map of Waukee
    1908 Map of Waukee
    1908 Waukee
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers West Des Moines, including Urbandale, Johnston, and other nearby areas
  6. 1908 Map of Waukee, 1949 Print
    1908 Map of Waukee, 1949 Print
    1908 Waukee
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers West Des Moines, including Urbandale, Johnston, and other nearby areas
  7. 1931 Map of Indianola
    1931 Map of Indianola
    1931 Indianola
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers West Des Moines, including Des Moines, Indianola, and other nearby areas
  8. 1931 Map of Indianola
    1931 Map of Indianola
    1931 Indianola
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers West Des Moines, including Des Moines, Indianola, and other nearby areas
  9. 1931 Map of Indianola, 1949 Print
    1931 Map of Indianola, 1949 Print
    1931 Indianola
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers West Des Moines, including Des Moines, Indianola, and other nearby areas
  10. 1931 Map of Indianola, 1973 Print
    1931 Map of Indianola, 1973 Print
    1931 Indianola
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers West Des Moines, including Des Moines, Indianola, and other nearby areas
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