1971 Map of Cherokee North

About this map

The Little Sioux River valley carves through the landscape of Cherokee County in the early 1970s, anchoring the development of the city of Cherokee and the northern settlement of Larrabee. The river's winding path is flanked by the Illinois Central railroad, a corridor that supported the region's agricultural and industrial growth. To the north, the small community of Larrabee serves as a rural outpost, while the southern portion of the map reveals the institutional and civic layout of the county seat. Notable sites include the expansive Cherokee State Hospital complex and several educational landmarks such as Wilson Jr High Sch and Roosevelt Sch. Cultural markers of the era are visible in the Drive-in Theater and local gathering spots like the Country Club. The map also meticulously records local heritage through several burial grounds, including Mt Calvary Cem and Memory Gardens, providing a record for genealogical research.