1971 Map of Denison SW

About this map

The Boyer River corridor anchors the southeastern corner of this Crawford County landscape, where the C & Nw railroad tracks parallel the water through a valley defined by the Denison and Paradise townships. This 1971 survey captures the agricultural heart of western Iowa, characterized by the intricate drainage systems of East Soldier River, Buffalo Creek, and Paradise Creek. Infrastructure to support the growing regional economy is evident through the presence of a Gaging Station and a Gravel Pit, alongside municipal developments like Sewage Disposal Ponds. The map provides a look at the township boundaries of Morgan, Hanover, and Goodrich, tracing the section lines and rural road networks that structured Iowa's family farms in the early 1970s.