1965 Map of Boone West

About this map

Boone sits at the eastern edge of this mid-1960s landscape, serving as a hub for both industry and education with its concentrated grid featuring Franklin Sch, Lincoln Sch, and the Biblical College. To the west, the Des Moines River carves a deep, winding valley through the terrain, flanked by the newly established waters of Saylorville Lake. This era shows a transition in land use, where former extractive sites like a Mine Dump or various Gravel Pits are interspersed with recreational spaces like Ledges State Park and Mc Hose Park. The river valley is a focal point for historic transit, evidenced by the High Bridge and the path of the Chicago And North Western railroad. Small settlements and cemeteries such as Moingona, Logansport, and Oakwood Cem provide essential data points for genealogists tracing family roots in Boone Co. before late-century suburban expansion.