1949 Map of Des Moines, 1956 Print
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1949 Map of Des Moines

USGS Topo · Published 1956

This historical map portrays the area of Des Moines in 1949, primarily covering King County. Featuring a scale of 1:24000, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Des Moines region at the time. Published in 1956, it is one of 6 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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CopyrightPublic Domain