1978 Map of Clarion
USGS Topo · Published 1979About this map
Clarion serves as the hub of this north-central Iowa landscape, defined in the late 1970s by its role as a significant rail junction. The town is centered at the intersection of the C & N W and C R I & P railroads, showcasing the transport infrastructure that once drove the local agricultural economy. Beyond the residential grid, the map records essential community landmarks including St Johns Cem and Evergreen Cem, while a Radio Tower and Sewage Disposal plant mark the outskirts. To the south, the terrain transitions into the conservation area of the Big Wall Lake State Public Hunting Area. This region surrounding Big Wall Lake is a preserved pocket of marshland and water, contrasted against the straightened courses of irrigation projects like Ditch No 2 and Ditch No 5 that dominate the surrounding townships of Lincoln and Grant.
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