1905 Map of Des Moines
USGS Topo · Published 1954About this map
The confluence of the Des Moines River and Raccoon River anchors this 1905 survey of Iowa's capital city during a period of rapid urban and industrial expansion. The dense street grid of Des Moines radiates from the riverbanks, surrounded by burgeoning neighborhoods like Highland Park and Easton Place. This era is defined by a massive concentration of rail infrastructure, with several major lines including the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific RR and Wabash RR converging on the city center.
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