The agrarian landscape of northern Polk County and southern Story County is defined by the transition from open farmland to suburban expansion in 2018. The southern portion of the map showcases the rapid growth of Ankeny, where new residential developments like NE Tuscany Blvd and NE Jan Rose Pkwy are etched into the grid. In contrast, the northern reaches maintain their rural character, centered around the small settlements of Alleman and Elkhart.
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1905 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1907 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1911 · Slater
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1913 · Slater
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1930 · Mitchellville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Des Moines NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Des Moines NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:62,500