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1979 Map of Alta

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Alta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Alta sits as a central hub on this Northwestern Iowa landscape, defined by its position along the Illinois Central Gulf railroad. The town's layout reflects a classic mid-century agricultural center, featuring a concentrated grid near the Fairground and Country Club. Beyond the town limits, the terrain is partitioned into several townships including Elk, Scott, Nokomis, and Washington, illustrating the organized land division characteristic of the region.

Watercourses such as the Maple River, Brooke Creek, and Powell Creek wind through the township sections, influencing the local topography. For those researching family history or regional development, the map preserves the locations of the Scandinavian Cemetery and Woodlawn Cemetery. On the eastern edge, the development of the Lake Creek Country Club highlights the evolving land use toward the end of the 1970s, contrasting with the established municipal facilities like the local Sewage Disposal plant.