1951 Map of Adel

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The North Raccoon River, Middle Raccoon River, and South Raccoon River converge across this Dallas County landscape, shaping the development of mid-century central Iowa. At the intersection of rail and river, Adel serves as a primary hub, while the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad links smaller agricultural sidings and towns like Redfield, Kennedy, and De Soto. The map reveals a high density of rural social infrastructure, from the Friends Church and Washington Chapel to a numbered school system including School No 6 and School No 8. Genealogists will find significant detail in the numerous burial grounds documented, such as Oakdale Cemetery and Wiscotta Cemetery, which reflect the early settlement patterns of townships like Lincoln and Washington.