1967 Map of Dovray

About this map

Dovray sits as a central rail hub along the Chicago and North Western line in this Murray County landscape. The era’s focus on conservation is evident through several protected zones, including the Sweetman State Wildlife Management Area and the Buffalo Lake State Wildlife Management Area. The terrain is defined by a distinctive series of depressions, many labeled as lakebeds such as Star Lakebed and Rush Lakebed, indicating a hydrologic pattern of seasonal or former wetlands. Genealogists will find significant local data in the clusters of rural landmarks, including School No 1204 and several burial grounds like the Old German Cem and Willow Lake Cem. The southern reach of the map is dominated by the winding course of the Des Moines River, which is fed by smaller tributaries like Devils Run.