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1953 Map of Donahue

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Donahue
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Wapsipinicon River winds through the northern reaches of this Scott County landscape, defining the boundary between Olive and Allens Grove townships. This mid-century topography reveals a rural transition, where the legacy of early rail infrastructure is still visible through the Old Railroad Grade and sections of Dismantled Railroad that once connected these agricultural communities.

Genealogists will find a high density of educational landmarks, including the Linn Grove Independent School, Allens Grove School, and West Maysville Independent School, alongside the Allens Grove Cemetery. Smaller settlements such as Donahue and Maysville serve as local hubs, while the northern riverbanks near Buena Vista and Drumonds Camp suggest a riverside economy of recreation and small-scale industry, evidenced by the nearby Pit.