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1956 Map of Des Moines NW, 1972 Print
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1956 Map of Des Moines NW

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Camp Dodge Military Reservation dominates the northwestern landscape of this Iowa survey, illustrating the significant military presence north of Des Moines. The topography is defined by the winding course of the Des Moines River, where the Saylorville Dam (Under Construction) signifies a major environmental and infrastructural shift for the region. As the river valley prepared for flooding to create the Saylorville Reservoir, many local landmarks like Fisher Lake and Horseshoe Lake were still part of the original riverine ecosystem.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain