1956 Map of Des Moines
USGS Topo · Published 1959About this map
The confluence of the Des Moines River and Raccoon River anchors this 1950s portrait of Iowa's capital and its surrounding townships. Post-war expansion is evident in the burgeoning residential grids of Urbandale, Windsor Heights, and West Des Moines, while the city core remains defined by institutional landmarks such as the State Capitol and Drake University. The map documents a dense network of educational and religious infrastructure, featuring dozens of sites like Dowling High Sch, All Saints Sch, and Sacred Heart Sch.
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