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Loading map...1954 Map of Des Moines
USGS Topo · Published 1973About this map
Des Moines serves as the focal point of this regional study, which captures central Iowa during a period of significant hydrological and infrastructure development. The expansion of the Des Moines River basin is prominently featured through the presence of large-scale water management projects, including Saylorville Lake and the Red Rock Reservoir. These reservoirs, along with Rathbun Lake to the south, illustrate the mid-century transformation of the Iowa landscape for flood control and recreation.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions32.4 x 22.2 inches
Editions of this 1954 Des Moines Map
2 editions found
Historical Maps of Des Moines Through Time
8 maps found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain