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1965 Map of Douds

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Douds
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Des Moines River carves a deep valley through this mid-1960s Iowa landscape, separating the twin communities of Douds and Leando. This survey captures a moment when the regional economy balanced agriculture with industrial extraction, evident in the presence of a Strip Mine, a Quarry, and the Quarry Mine located just downriver from the main settlements. The transportation corridor is anchored by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, which follows the river's northern bank and provides the primary connection for the area's grain and mineral output.

Rural life is meticulously documented through several township boundaries, including Village and Chequest, and a network of local landmarks essential for genealogical research. Small country churches such as Mt Moriah Ch and Zion Ch stand alongside family and community burial grounds like White Chapel Cem and Valentine Cem, offering a detailed view of the social fabric of Van Buren County during this era.