1973 Map of Anamosa

About this map

Anamosa serves as the focal point of this Jones County landscape, characterized by the winding path of the Wapsipinicon River and its junction with Buffalo Creek. The town is notable for its concentration of civic institutions, including the State Reformatory, the hospital, and the county Courthouse. To the west, the historic limestone district of Stone City is marked by numerous quarries, showing the area's geological and industrial foundations. The State Penal Farm occupies a significant portion of the northern river bluffs, while Wapsipinicon State Park preserves the riverfront south of town. Agricultural patterns are evident across the townships of Brown, Fairview, and Greenfield, where rural life is anchored by scattered landmarks such as Forest Chapel, Lerch Airfield, and several small family and parish burial grounds including Boot Hill Cem and Spade Cem.