1970s Maps of Buena Vista County, Iowa

1. 1971 Map of Sioux Rapids SE

   

   1971 Sioux Rapids SE

   1971 Print · USGS

   Buena Vista County was a landscape of structured agriculture and river-fed industry in the early seventies. Genealogists and researchers can trace township boundaries like Lincoln and follow the Chicago and North Western rail line past Marathon Poland Park.

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4. 1971 Map of Albert City, 1973 Print

   

   1971 Albert City

   1973 Print · USGS

   The agricultural heart of Buena Vista County is captured here in the early seventies, dominated by the rail-centric layouts of Marathon and Albert City. Genealogists can locate several family burial sites including Smith Cem and Fairfield Cem along the quiet section lines.

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7. 1971 Map of Rembrandt, 1973 Print

   

   1971 Rembrandt

   1973 Print · USGS

   Rembrandt and the surrounding townships of Buena Vista County are captured here in the early 1970s. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Little Sioux Valley Cem, Center Grove Ch, and the CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN rail line.

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10. 1971 Map of Sioux Rapids, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Sioux Rapids

    1973 Print · USGS

    Northwest Iowa's river valleys and rail corridors are captured here in the early seventies as the local landscape balanced industry and tradition. Researchers can pinpoint rural burial sites like Fanny Fern Cem, the community of Linn Grove, and the Old RR Grade.

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13. 1971 Map of Peterson SW, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Peterson SW

    1973 Print · USGS

    The borderlands of Cherokee and Buena Vista counties come into focus during the early 1970s, featuring the sharp valley of the Little Sioux River. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural homesteads near the Spring Cemetery, Immanuel Church, and the quiet grounds of Afton Cemetery.

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16. 1971 Map of Rush Lake West, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Rush Lake West

    1973 Print · USGS

    Northwest Iowa's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early 1970s, centered on the rail junction at Leverett. Researchers can trace the intersecting lines of the Milwaukee Road and the Rock Island near Silver Lake and Pickerel Lake.

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19. 1971 Map of Peterson SE, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Peterson SE

    1973 Print · USGS

    Buena Vista County was a tapestry of productive farmland and quiet rural parishes in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through sites like the Childrens Home, Elk Cem, and Immanuel Ch.

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22. 1971 Map of Peterson, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Peterson

    1973 Print · USGS

    Peterson and the surrounding river bluffs are captured in detail in the early 1970s, as the town serves the local farming and rail economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and North Western line, locate Oakland Cem, and explore the wooded grounds of Wanata State Park.

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25. 1971 Map of Webb, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Webb

    1973 Print · USGS

    The town of Webb and the surrounding prairies of northwest Iowa are captured here during the early 1970s. Local researchers can trace a dense network of railroads including the Milwaukee Road and locate the Burr Oak Cem along the Little Sioux River.

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28. 1971 Map of Sutherland East, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Sutherland East

    1973 Print · USGS

    Sutherland and the Little Sioux River valley are captured here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by prairie agriculture and river bluffs. Researchers can locate Waterman Cem, the Chicago and North Western line, and Indian Village State Park.

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31. 1979 Map of Lakeside

    

    1979 Lakeside

    1979 Print · USGS

    The southern shores of Storm Lake come into focus during the late seventies, showing a landscape of lakeside recreation and steady agricultural growth. Genealogists and local historians can locate Chase Cem, Immanuel Ch, and the grounds of Iowa Central Community College.

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34. 1979 Map of Storm Lake

    

    1979 Storm Lake

    1979 Print · USGS

    Storm Lake and its surrounding Buena Vista County townships are captured in the late seventies as a thriving rail and educational hub. Genealogists and local historians can locate early schools like North School, the St Marys Cem, and the small community of Truesdale.

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37. 1979 Map of Varina

    

    1979 Varina

    1979 Print · USGS

    Varina and the surrounding Pocahontas County farmland are shown here in the late 1970s, organized by the iron rails and section lines. Researchers can trace the Milwaukee Road rail line or locate family sites at St John Ch Cem and the Sunken Grove State Game Management Area.

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40. 1979 Map of Newell West

    

    1979 Newell West

    1979 Print · USGS

    Agricultural progress and rail connectivity define this Buena Vista County landscape in the late 1970s. Trace the paths of the Illinois Central Gulf through Newell or locate the Iowa State University Allee Experimental Farm.

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43. 1979 Map of Alta

    

    1979 Alta

    1979 Print · USGS

    Alta and the surrounding Buena Vista County farmlands are captured in the late seventies, showing the area's transition into a modern agricultural hub. Researchers can trace family origins at the Scandinavian Cem or follow the path of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad.

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46. 1979 Map of Schaller North

    

    1979 Schaller North

    1979 Print · USGS

    Buena Vista and Sac counties are captured here in the late seventies, showing the agricultural heart of the Maple Valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the environs of Schaller and Hanover, locating landmarks like St John Sch and the Chicago and North Western railroad.

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49. 1979 Map of Storm Lake NE

    

    1979 Storm Lake NE

    1979 Print · USGS

    Buena Vista County in the late seventies is a landscape of productive farmsteads and engineered prairie drainage systems. Researchers can locate rural landmarks such as Zion Ch and St Johns Ch or trace the route of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad.

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52. 1979 Map of Newell East

    

    1979 Newell East

    1979 Print · USGS

    Buena Vista County farming and rail transport are in focus during the late seventies as the town of Newell expands. Researchers can trace land divisions across Cedar and Douglas townships or locate specific landmarks like Sunken Island Lake and the local Cem.

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