2010 Map of Ames East

About this map

The South Skunk River and Squaw Creek define the eastern expansion of Ames as it appeared in the early 21st century. This survey documents the transition from the city’s urban core, anchored by the Ames Post Office, to the surrounding agricultural landscape where the Iowa State University Experimental Farm operates. Settlement patterns are evidenced by the clusters of family and municipal burial grounds such as Bloomington Cemetery, Arrasmith Cemetery, and the Ames Municipal Cemetery. Infrastructure is a primary focus, showcasing the modern highway interchanges crossing the historic Lincoln Hwy corridor. Smaller settlements like Bloomington and Homestead Colony sit along the western margins, while landmarks such as Sopers Mill Bridge and Arnold Lake provide focal points along the river valley. The map offers a precise view of the local road grid, from major thoroughfares like Dayton Ave to rural routes including Arrasmith Trl and Stagecoach Rd.