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1985 Map of Churdan

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Churdan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Churdan anchors this mid-1980s landscape at the junction of Greene, Calhoun, and Webster counties. The map captures a transition in the local infrastructure, notably marking the Old Railroad Grade which once served as a primary transportation artery through Adaza and into the heart of town. This feature provides a clear trace for those researching the historical path of the rail lines that defined many small Iowa agricultural hubs.

The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of Hardin Creek and its East Fork, alongside smaller waterways like Reading Creek and Happy Run. Local landmarks include Highland Cem just south of the main settlement and a small Roadside Park on the eastern edge of Dawson township. These details, along with the Sewage Disposal Ponds and a northern Gravel Pit, reflect the essential utilities and industries that sustained this rural community during the late twentieth century.