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1956 Map of Des Moines NW, 1977 Print
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1956 Map of Des Moines NW

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Des Moines River corridor northwest of the city is dominated by the sprawling Camp Dodge Military Reservation and the massive infrastructure of the Saylorville Dam. This 1956 survey, updated through the mid-1970s, captures the significant transformation of the landscape as Saylorville Lake begins to inundate the valley. Smaller settlements like Herrold and Lovington are visible alongside the emerging suburban growth of Urbandale and Johnston.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain