2015 Map of Grimes

About this map

The growing community of Grimes and the northern reaches of Urbandale anchor this detailed study of the suburban-rural interface in Dallas and Polk counties. At this time, the landscape reveals a transition from traditional agricultural sections to residential expansion, particularly visible near the Kaplan Univ Des Moines Campus and the settlement at Rider. Local history and genealogy are anchored by landmarks like Sunny Hill Cem and the Hoff Prairie Cem, while the natural drainage of the Des Moines River basin is traced through several waterways. Walnut Cr, N Walnut Cr, and Little Walnut Cr wind through the southern sections, while Beaver Cr and the marshy Brenton Slough define the northern terrain. The grid of county roads, including NW 70th Ave and 230th St, provides the framework for this era's rapid development.