1966 Map of Dickens
USGS Topo · Published 1967About this map
Little Sioux River meanders through the southern portion of this mid-1960s survey, anchoring a landscape defined by its complex drainage network and agricultural township divisions. The community of Dickens serves as a primary hub in the southeast, situated near the Lost Island Outlet and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line. To the north, the settlement of Langdon sits along the Chicago North Western railroad, illustrating the importance of rail connectivity for these Clay County townships during the mid-century. Numerous water features like Dan Green Slough and Pickerel Run intersect the grid-patterned roads, while landmarks such as Fairview Cem and Oneota Park provide specific points of interest for genealogical and local history research. The map also identifies several Gravel Pit operations, marking the local extraction industry of the era.
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