1971 Map of Brandon

About this map

The Cedar River dominates this landscape where Black Hawk, Buchanan, and Benton counties converge. In the early 1970s, the community of Brandon sits at the northeastern edge of the river's path, while Mt Auburn is positioned to the southwest along the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad line. The map highlights the agricultural and transport infrastructure of the era, from the Mt Auburn Bridge to the various quarries and sewage disposal sites that supported local growth.