1984 Map of Anamosa

About this map

Independence State Hospital and the winding course of the Wapsipinicon River anchor this 1980s-era study of East Central Iowa. The landscape is a network of small agricultural hubs and riverside recreation areas, including Wapsipinicon State Park and Pictured Rocks State Park. Major transportation corridors like U.S. 20 and U.S. 151 connect historical settlements such as Monticello, Manchester, and Independence. Significant institutional landmarks are present, including the Manchester Fish Hatchery and the State Penal Farm. The map documents a mature rail infrastructure featuring the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, the Milwaukee Road, and the Chicago and North Western Transportation Co, highlighting the region's reliance on these lines for moving goods between the numerous scattered quarries and larger markets like nearby Cedar Rapids.