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1956 Map of Des Moines SE, 1972 Print
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1956 Map of Des Moines SE

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Des Moines expands across this mid-century landscape where the confluence of the Raccoon River and the Des Moines River anchors the state’s urban center. The survey highlights the State Fairground and the State Capitol, surrounded by a dense network of residential growth and civic institutions like Grandview College and Fort Des Moines. The rail infrastructure is particularly prominent, featuring the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and the Chicago and North Western lines, which serviced the region's industrial hubs.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain