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2010 Map of Des Moines NE

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Des Moines NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Ankeny and the northern reaches of Des Moines anchor this 2010 topographic record, illustrating the suburban density and infrastructure of central Iowa. The map documents a corridor of established small communities and crossroads such as Oralabor, Carney, and Saylor Station, which trace the historical development patterns north of the capital. Transport networks are a defining element here, from the extensive runways of the Ankeny Regional Airport to the complex interchanges serving Norwoodville and Swanwood.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the detailed placement of numerous burial grounds, including Oralabor Cemetery, Greenwood Cemetery, and Enterprise Cemetery. The landscape is further defined by its hydrology, where Fourmile Creek and Muchikinock Creek wind through the residential and industrial plats. Landmarks such as the Berwick Post Office and Hickory Lake Dam provide specific points of interest for those studying the evolution of Polk County's civic and recreational geography.