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1980 Map of Corning North

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Corning North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Middle Nodaway River and the East Nodaway River define the agricultural valleys of northern Adams County, where the landscape transitions from rolling farmland to dedicated water management and recreation. The sprawling Lake Icaria County Recreation Area dominates the central portion of the map, featuring Lake Icaria with its various campgrounds and boat ramps. This development illustrates the late 20th-century shift toward regional park systems in southern Iowa.

Smaller settlements and historical markers are scattered throughout the townships of Washington, Carl, Quincy, and Prescott. Genealogists will find interest in the Mt Etna Cem near the village of Mt Etna, as well as the Mt Pleasant Cem located further south. Industrial and infrastructure footprints are visible via the Burlington Northern railroad corridor near Corning and various Quarries situated along the river bluffs.