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historical topo map of Des Moines, IA in 1956

1956 Map of Des Moines

USGS Topo · Published 1959

This historical map portrays the area of Des Moines in 1956, primarily covering Polk County as well as portions of Warren County. Featuring a scale of 1:62500, 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 1959, it is the sole known edition of this map.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions17.1 x 20.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain