1954 Map of Des Moines
USGS Topo · Published 1973This historical map portrays the area of Des Moines in 1954, primarily covering Polk County as well as portions of Madison County, Jefferson County, Marshall County, Jasper County, Wapello County, Marion County, Keokuk County, Clarke County, Boone County, Lucas County, Benton County, Monroe County, Story County, Dallas County, Mahaska County, Poweshiek County, Tama County, Warren County, and Iowa County. Featuring a scale of 1:250000, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Des Moines region at the time. Published in 1973, it is one of 2 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.
Map Details
Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250000
Physical Dimensions32.3 x 22.1 inches
Editions of this 1954 Des Moines Map
2 editions found
Historical Maps of Des Moines Through Time
8 maps found
Featured Locations
- Des Moines, IA
- Benton County, IA
- Boone County, IA
- Clarke County, IA
- Dallas County, IA
- Iowa County, IA
- Jasper County, IA
- Jefferson County, IA
- Keokuk County, IA
- Lucas County, IA
- Madison County, IA
- Mahaska County, IA
- Marion County, IA
- Marshall County, IA
- Monroe County, IA
- Polk County, IA
- Poweshiek County, IA
- Story County, IA
- Tama County, IA
- Wapello County, IA
- Warren County, IA
- Iowa
Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain