2018 Map of Grimes

About this map

The rapid expansion of the Des Moines metropolitan area is evident in this detailed view of the Grimes and Johnston vicinity. The landscape is defined by the transition from rural agricultural sections to modern suburban developments, specifically where Urbandale, Clive, and Waukee converge along the southern boundary. While the grid of residential streets like Dolan Dr and SE 15th St marks the modern footprint, older landmarks remain, including the Sunny Hill Cem near the heart of Grimes and the Hoff Prairie Cem to the northwest. The natural topography is shaped by the winding courses of Beaver Creek and Walnut Cr, which provide a constant physical boundary amidst the changing human geography of the Dallas and Polk County line. The small settlement of Rider serves as a reminder of the area's earlier railroad-oriented connectivity along the southern corridor.