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Historical Maps of Des Moines, Washington

What stories do these 24 old maps tell about Des Moines's past? From 1897 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 Des Moines's history through maps:

  • Trace Des Moines's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Des Moines's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Des Moines, WA maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Tacoma
    1897 Map of Tacoma
    1897 Tacoma
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Moines, including Tacoma, King County, and others.
  2. 1897 Map of Tacoma
    1897 Map of Tacoma
    1897 Tacoma
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Moines, including Tacoma, King County, and others.
  3. 1900 Map of Tacoma
    1900 Map of Tacoma
    1900 Tacoma
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Moines, including Tacoma, King County, and others.
  4. 1900 Map of Tacoma
    1900 Map of Tacoma
    1900 Tacoma
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Moines, including Tacoma, King County, and others.
  5. 1900 Map of Tacoma, 1902 Print
    1900 Map of Tacoma, 1902 Print
    1900 Tacoma
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Moines, including Tacoma, King County, and others.
  6. 1900 Map of Tacoma, 1906 Print
    1900 Map of Tacoma, 1906 Print
    1900 Tacoma
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Moines, including Tacoma, King County, and others.
  7. 1900 Map of Tacoma, 1909 Print
    1900 Map of Tacoma, 1909 Print
    1900 Tacoma
    1909 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Moines, including Tacoma, King County, and others.
  8. 1900 Map of Tacoma, 1913 Print
    1900 Map of Tacoma, 1913 Print
    1900 Tacoma
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Moines, including Tacoma, King County, and others.
  9. 1900 Map of Tacoma, 1924 Print
    1900 Map of Tacoma, 1924 Print
    1900 Tacoma
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Moines, including Tacoma, King County, and others.
  10. 1900 Map of Tacoma, 1940 Print
    1900 Map of Tacoma, 1940 Print
    1900 Tacoma
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Des Moines, including Tacoma, King County, and others.
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