Adel and its surrounding river valleys define this Dallas County landscape, where the North Raccoon River and South Raccoon River converge. This period shows a transition from the agricultural heartland toward modern recreational and transportation uses, with established settlements like De Soto and Kennedy connected by an evolving road network. The map reveals a dense concentration of local heritage sites, particularly numerous cemeteries such as Oakdale Cemetery, Gibson Cemetery, and Panther Creek Cemetery, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in the region.
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1908 · Waukee
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Adel
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Adel
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · St. Charles
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Winterset
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Omaha
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Omaha
USGS Topo · 1:250,000