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2010 Map of Des Moines NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Saylorville Lake and the Saylorville Dam dominate the northern landscape of this quadrangle, shaping the drainage of the Des Moines River and Beaver Creek through the suburban expansion of Polk County. The map documents the significant infrastructure surrounding Camp Dodge and the nearby Camp Moingona, illustrating the convergence of military installations and civic development during the early 21st century. Highlighting the area's agricultural and academic roots, the Iowa State University Experimental Farm sits north of Saylorville.

Genealogists and local historians will find a dense concentration of burial grounds, including the historic Union Cemetery, McDivitt Cemetery, and Rittgers Cemetery, which are preserved alongside growing residential corridors in Johnston and Urbandale. The presence of small aviation sites like Dodge Airport and specialized facilities like the Johnston Post Office provides a detailed view of the regional connectivity and infrastructure in this part of Iowa.