1970s Maps of Pocahontas County, Iowa

1. 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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4. 1971 Map of Rush Lake East, 1973 Print

   

   1971 Rush Lake East

   1973 Print · USGS

   Palo Alto and Pocahontas counties meet in this early 1970s survey of the Iowa prairie's glacial lakes and agricultural wetlands. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail corridor or locate the Prairie View Ch and Rush Lake.

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7. 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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10. 1971 Map of Laurens, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Laurens

    1973 Print · USGS

    The agricultural heart of Pocahontas County is captured here in the early seventies, showing the rail and road networks connecting its prairie towns. Researchers can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western through Laurens or locate Sacred Heart Cem and the small settlement of Ware.

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13. 1979 Map of Pocahontas

    

    1979 Pocahontas

    1979 Print · USGS

    Pocahontas and the surrounding prairie townships are captured here in the late 1970s, showcasing a landscape of rail-linked commerce and rural tradition. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Trinity Ch, Summit Hill Cem, and the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad.

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16. 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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19. 1979 Map of Fonda

    

    1979 Fonda

    1979 Print · USGS

    The rail-driven landscape of northwest Iowa comes to life in this late-seventies survey of the Fonda area. Genealogists and local historians can trace the intersection of two major railroads and locate rural landmarks like Zion Cem, Knoke, and St Pauls Ch.

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22. 1979 Map of Gilmore City SW

    

    1979 Gilmore City SW

    1979 Print · USGS

    The rural intersection of Pocahontas, Webster, and Calhoun Counties is captured here in the late seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Lizard Cem and St Josephs Cem, or follow the Illinois Central Gulf rail line.

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25. 1979 Map of Manson

    

    1979 Manson

    1979 Print · USGS

    North-central Iowa farmland in the late seventies is defined here by the established grid of Manson and the surrounding prairie townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like St Paul Cem, Sherman Sch, and the Rose Hill Cem.

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28. 1979 Map of Pomeroy

    

    1979 Pomeroy

    1979 Print · USGS

    The Pocahontas and Calhoun County line in the late 1970s reveals a prairie landscape meticulously managed by drainage ditches and heavy rail. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites like St Marys Cem and rural landmarks such as Elfsborg Ch and Townhall.

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31. 1979 Map of Gilmore City

    

    1979 Gilmore City

    1979 Print · USGS

    Gilmore City sits at the intersection of Pocahontas and Humboldt counties during the late seventies, a hub for rail and local quarrying. Trace the diagonal path of the Chicago and North Western railroad to Pioneer or find family history at St Johns Cem and Marble Valley Cem.

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34. 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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37. 1979 Map of Palmer

    

    1979 Palmer

    1979 Print · USGS

    Palmer and the surrounding Pocahontas County farmland are shown here in the late seventies at a peak of rail and agricultural development. Genealogists and local historians can locate family plots at St Joseph Cem or trace the early paths of the Chicago and North Western railroad.

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40. 1979 Map of Fonda NE

    

    1979 Fonda NE

    1979 Print · USGS

    Pocahontas County was a landscape of deeply managed agricultural prairie in the late 1970s. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural markers like St Columbkilles Cem, the settlement at Viktora, and a hydrological Gaging Station on Cedar Creek.

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