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1965 Map of Grimes

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Grimes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Grimes sits at the heart of this mid-1960s landscape, serving as a hub for both agricultural activity and the intersecting lines of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Chicago and North Western railroads. To the south, the Urbandale corporate boundary is visible, signaling the expanding reach of the Des Moines metropolitan area into the surrounding townships of Walnut and Webster. This era captures a transition from purely rural farmstead patterns to suburban development, with early industrial infrastructure such as the Sewage Disposal and Water Tank appearing near the town center.

Waterways like Beaver Creek and Brenton Slough define the northern terrain, while numerous Gravel Pits indicate the local extraction industry. Genealogists can locate established burial grounds including Sunny Hill Cem and Hoff Cem, alongside landmarks such as the State Farm Bdy. The map provides a clear record of the area's transport network before the full realization of the modern interstate system, centered on routes like Meredith Drive and Douglas Ave.