1949 Map of Adel

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The North Raccoon River and its various branches dominate this post-war landscape in Dallas County, where the convergence of the Middle Raccoon River and South Raccoon River occurs near Redfield. The area reflects a classic mid-century Midwestern agricultural grid, dotted with numbered one-room schoolhouses like School No 5 and School No 8. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad serves as the primary industrial artery, connecting the established town of Adel with smaller hamlets like Kennedy and Panther. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous rural burying grounds, including Wiscotta Cem and the Jenkins Cem, while the presence of the Friends Ch and Brethren Ch suggests the distinct religious heritage of the early settlers. Small-scale industry is evident in the Gravel Pits found along the riverbanks, supporting the region's infrastructure.