historical topo map of Des Moines, IA in 1954

1954 Map of Des Moines

USGS Topo · Published 1973

This 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.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250000
Physical Dimensions32.3 x 22.1 inches

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