1957 Map of Colesburg

About this map

Colesburg anchors the southern portion of this mid-century survey, situated at the intersection of Delaware, Dubuque, and Clayton counties. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Turkey River to the north and the Little Turkey River to the east, with numerous deep drainage patterns like Devils Hollow and White Pine Hollow carving through the terrain. This period shows a rural layout dotted with community landmarks essential for genealogical research, including Bethel Ch and several family-named burial grounds such as Hanna Cem, Bolsinger Cem, and Brown Cem. Small settlements like Osterdock, Updegraff, and Fairview serve as local hubs, connected by a network of improved and unimproved roads. The presence of a Sandpit and several locations marked Quarry suggests the local importance of aggregate extraction in the 1950s economy.