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1960 Map of Conrad East

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Conrad East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The town of Conrad stands near the northwest corner of this 1960s Iowa landscape, characterized by the agricultural patterns of Marshall and Grundy counties. The rail infrastructure of the era is prominently displayed, with the Chicago and North Western corridor running through the heart of Beaman and across the drainage of Wolf Creek. Further south, the Chicago Great Western line cuts through the countryside, crossing Spring Creek and tracing the boundary between Marshall and Tama counties.

Local history is deeply rooted in the rural landscape, marked by family and community landmarks such as Oakland Cem, Vienna Cem, and Chapel Hill Cem. The hydrology of the region is defined by a network of small waterways, including Devils Run, Sugar Creek, and Burnett Cr, which dictate the topography of the surrounding farmland. This survey provides a clear look at the intersection of town life and the commercial importance of the railroads at the start of the 1960s.