Old Maps of Woodward, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 19 historic maps of Woodward. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Woodward, IA maps
(19)- 1911 Map of Madrid, 1958 Print
1911 Madrid1958 Print · USGSBoone and Dallas counties appear here in the early twentieth century as a busy corridor of river-valley agriculture and rail transit. Researchers can trace dozens of early rural school sites like Hull School and Gildea School alongside the path of the Inter-Urban Railway. - 1914 Map of Madrid
1914 Madrid1914 Print · USGSCentral Iowa's river valleys and prairie townships come alive in the decade before the Great War, showing a landscape defined by rail lines and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through specific landmarks like Madrid, Woodward, and the Marcy Center School.3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
1954 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 Moines
1956 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 Moines
1957 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. - 1965 Map of Woodward, 1966 Print
1965 Woodward1966 Print · USGSThe Dallas County prairie in the mid-1960s is defined by its small towns and the sprawling Woodward State Hospital campus. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early reaches of Saylorville Reservoir and locate several rural burial grounds like Xenia and Greenwood Cemetery. - 1965 Map of Madrid NW, 1967 Print
1965 Madrid NW1967 Print · USGSBoone County river life is captured here in the mid-sixties, just as the valley prepared for the waters of the Saylorville Reservoir. Genealogists and hikers can trace old landmarks like Peoples Cem, the Hubby Bridge, and the ridges of Ledges State Park.2 unique versions available - 1969 Map of Des Moines
1969 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. - 1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
1984 Des Moines1985 Print · USGSCentral Iowa's heartland is captured in the mid-1980s as suburban growth met long-standing farm and rail infrastructure. Genealogists and researchers can trace the reaches of the Chicago and North Western through Maxwell or locate Laurel Hill Cem and Camp Dodge Military Reservation.2 unique versions available - 2010 Map of Madrid NW, 2010 Print
2010 Madrid NW2010 Print · USGSNear the Des Moines River in the early twenty-first century, this area of Woodward features a landscape of wooded river bluffs and rural farmsteads. Genealogists can locate several burial sites including the State Hospital Cemetery and Peoples Cemetery, or trace local terrain near Frankel Ridge. - 2010 Map of Woodward, 2010 Print
2010 Woodward2010 Print · USGSWoodward and its surrounding agricultural townships are documented here during a period of steady Midwestern development. Genealogists can locate family sites across four distinct burial grounds, including Xenia Cemetery and the more remote Beaver Cemetery. - 2013 Map of Woodward, 2013 Print
2013 Woodward2013 Print · USGSThe community of Woodward and its surrounding rural sections are captured here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grid of the main town or locate smaller nearby sites like Xenia, Moran, and the banks of Beaver Cr. - 2013 Map of Madrid NW, 2013 Print
2013 Madrid NW2013 Print · USGSThe Des Moines River valley in central Iowa appears here as it was in the early 21st century, showing the intersection of high-country ridges and river-bottom timber. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Ledges State Park and locate historic rural points like Jehu and Prairie Hill. - 2015 Map of Woodward, 2015 Print
2015 Woodward2015 Print · USGSWoodward and the borderlands of Boone and Dallas counties are captured here in the mid-2010s during a period of modern rural stability. Researchers can trace family sites and local landmarks across the townships, including Xenia Cem, Moran, and the winding path of Beaver Creek. - 2015 Map of Madrid NW, 2015 Print
2015 Madrid NW2015 Print · USGSBoone County's river valley and rural uplands are shown in detail as they appeared during the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace family history at the James Gildea Cem or explore the river breaks near Buffalo Ridge and Lost Lake. - 2018 Map of Woodward, 2018 Print
2018 Woodward2018 Print · USGSWoodward and the surrounding central Iowa farmland are shown in the late 2010s, capturing the intersection of Boone and Dallas counties. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites like Xenia Cem and Beaver Cem or trace the hamlet of Moran. - 2018 Map of Madrid NW, 2018 Print
2018 Madrid NW2018 Print · USGSThe Des Moines River valley northwest of Woodward is captured here in the late 2010s. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites including Peoples Cem, Liberty Cem, and the State Hospital Cem along the plateau ridges. - 2022 Map of Woodward, 2022 Print
2022 Woodward2022 Print · USGSThe Woodward area at the Dallas and Boone County border shows a landscape defined by prairie agriculture and modern transit. Trace local roots at Xenia Cem and Woodward Cem, or follow the High Trestle Trl past Moran and Beaver Creek. - 2022 Map of Madrid NW, 2022 Print
2022 Madrid NW2022 Print · USGSBoone County and the bluffs of the Des Moines River are shown in detail as they appeared in the early 2020s. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds including Liberty Cem, Pleasant Hill Cem, and the lone James Gildea Grave.
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