1975 Map of Ames NW

About this map

The agrarian borders of Hamilton and Story counties come into focus in this mid-1970s topographical survey, where the township lines of Harrison, Lafayette, Ellsworth, and Clear Lake intersect. The landscape is defined by the drainage of Squaw Creek and Keigley Branch, with numerous Gravel Pits reflecting the area's local geology and industry. For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed regarding religious and burial sites, including the SS Peter & Paul Ch and its associated Cem, along with the South St Petri Cem and Center Cem. Transportation infrastructure is represented by the Chicago and North Western railroad corridor and a solitary Landing Strip in the eastern section, while a series of modern pipelines cut across the established section lines.