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1984 Map of Anamosa

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Anamosa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Wapsipinicon River and the Maquoketa River carve a winding course through this eastern Iowa landscape, anchoring a network of small agricultural settlements and state institutions. Large-scale land use is marked by the Independence State Hospital in the northwest and the State Penal Farm near Anamosa, while the Manchester National Fish Hatchery sits along the Spring Branch. This 1980s planimetric survey reveals a region defined by its natural topography and conservation efforts, featuring numerous protected areas such as Pictured Rocks State Park, Wapsipinicon State Park, and Wildcat Bluff State Park.

Industry and transport are represented by the intersection of major rail lines, including the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and the Milwaukee Road. Local history remains visible in landmarks like Ebys Mill on the North Fork Maquoketa River and the numerous county parks, such as Matsell Bridge County Park and Pin Oak County Park, which follow the river valleys through Jones, Delaware, and Buchanan counties.