1979 Map of Clare

About this map

Clare and Barnum anchor this prairie landscape in Northwest Iowa, revealing the late 1970s intersection of rail transport and rural agriculture. The Chicago and North Western railroad passes directly through Clare, marked by a local Water Tank, while the Illinois Central Gulf line services Barnum to the south. The terrain is deeply defined by the winding course of Lizard Creek and its tributary, the South Branch Lizard Creek, which cut through the townships of Jackson and Johnson. Genealogists will find significant local value in the several documented burial grounds, including Trinity Cem, Jackson Center Cem, and St James Cem. Further east, the Jerry Rabiner Boys Home and Trinity Sch represent established community institutions near the banks of Deer Creek. The map also notes industrial activity through various Gravel Pit locations and a dedicated Gaging Sta along the river.