1980 Map of Brookville

About this map

Brookville serves as a central hub for this rural Jefferson County landscape, where the agricultural grid is intersected by the winding paths of Cedar Creek, Competine Creek, and South Walnut Creek. The southern edge of the map is defined by the Burlington Northern railroad corridor, a vital link for the region's farming economy. The presence of several family-named burial grounds, including Myers Cem, Brooks Cem, and Gregg Cem, points to the long-established lineage of local farming families. The map also records specialized aviation and communication infrastructure such as the Middlekoop Landing Strip and a Radio Tower (KMCD), reflecting the modernization of this traditional Iowa countryside during the late twentieth century.