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1968 Map of Avery

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Avery
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The settlement of Frederic and the surrounding coal-bearing hills of Monroe County define this 1960s landscape. This area is characterized by a dense network of drainage, where Miller Creek and the various branches of Avery Creek carve through the terrain. The presence of multiple Strip Mine operations and a Gravel Pit indicates an economy tied to the land's mineral resources, a common theme for this portion of southern Iowa.

Rail transport is central to the map's geography, with the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Chicago and North Western lines providing vital links for the small communities of Avery and Lockman. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for locating rural landmarks such as Hayden Chapel, Brethren Church, and several local burial grounds including Chedister Cemetery and Hickory Grove Cemetery.