2018 Map of Des Moines SW

About this map

The Raccoon River and Des Moines River converge near the heart of the capital city, anchoring a landscape where dense urban grids transition into the expanding suburbs of West Des Moines, Urbandale, and Clive. This geography is defined by significant public and historic spaces, including the expansive Water Works Park along the riverbanks and the historic Woodland Cem and Saint Ambrose Cem near the city center. South of the main river corridor, the Des Moines International Airport dominates the central portion of the map, while the terrain shifts toward more open land near Norwalk and the shores of Lake Colechester. Notable smaller settlements like Orilla, Millman, and Cumming are visible along the southern margins, marking the rural edge of the metropolitan area.