1969 Map of Des Moines
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1969 Map of Des Moines

USGS Topo · Published 1969

This historical map portrays the area of Des Moines in 1969, 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 1969, it is the sole known edition of this map.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
Date Published1969
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250000
Physical Dimensions32.3 x 22.1 inches

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


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