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1956 Map of Des Moines SW, 1977 Print
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1956 Map of Des Moines SW

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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The Raccoon River winds through the heart of this landscape, flanked by the sprawling Gravel Pits and the expansive Walnut Woods State Park to the southwest. This era of Des Moines history is defined by a dense network of education and transit, with Drake University and numerous parochial institutions like St Joseph Academy and Holy Trinity Sch serving the growing residential districts. The intersection of the Chicago and North Western and other major rail lines underscores the city's role as a regional transportation hub, while the presence of the Des Moines Municipal Airport marks its mid-century modernization.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain