1957 Map of Des Moines
USGS Topo · Published 1957About this map
Des Moines and its surrounding central Iowa landscape are captured here during a period of mid-century expansion. The capital city radiates from the confluence of the Des Moines River and the Raccoon River, showing a dense network of transit that defines the region’s growth. Heavy rail influence is evident through the routes of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, which connect industrial hubs like Newton and Grinnell to the state capital. North of the city, the footprint of the Saylorville Reservoir and Saylorville Lake marks a significant alteration of the natural drainage of the Des Moines River valley.
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