1914 Map of Ames

About this map

Ames serves as the focal point of this 1914 survey, dominated by the campus of Iowa State College and the surrounding agricultural landscape. The region is characterized by a dense network of township sections and a remarkable concentration of local schoolhouses, such as Zenorville School, Espeland School, and Tjernagel School, reflecting the early 20th-century rural education system in Story County. The topography is shaped by the Skunk River and its many tributaries, including Squaw Creek, Keigley Branch, and Indian Creek.