1980 Map of Carroll East

About this map

Carroll serves as the focal point of this west-central Iowa survey, which documents the expansion of the community and the surrounding agricultural townships of Grant, Sheridan, and Pleasant Valley. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Middle Raccoon River and the Maple River, while the Chicago and North Western railroad line bisects the territory, illustrating the area's historical reliance on rail transport for its farming economy. To the south, the recreational grounds of Swan Lake State Park provide a distinct contrast to the grid of rural section lines.