1975 Map of Cedar Rapids North

About this map

Cedar Rapids expands northward during the mid-1970s, as shown by the purple-shaded revisions indicating suburban growth around Hiawatha and Robins. The landscape transitions from the dense urban grid of neighborhoods like Kenwood and landmarks such as Mount Mercy College to the agricultural reaches of Monroe Township. Transport networks define the area, from the industrial corridors of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad to the rural crossings of West Otter Creek. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several family and community burial grounds, including Squires Cem, Dunkard Cem, and the expansive Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Aviation interests are represented by local facilities like the Chain Lakes Landing Strip and the McBride Landing Strip, while the Cedar River flows through the southwest, anchoring recreational spaces such as Ellis Park.