1969 Map of Dubuque

About this map

Dubuque sits at the intersection of the Russell Co Barton Co line, serving as a focal point in a landscape defined by the mid-century energy economy. The northern reaches of Barton County are heavily shaped by subterranean resources, with the extensive Driscoll Oil and Gas Field, Plymouth Oil and Gas Field, and Kraft-Prusa Oil and Gas Field marked by numerous oil wells and pipelines. This industrial footprint contrasts with the area's established rural community foundations, evidenced by the presence of Immanuel Cem, Dubuque Cem, and Bethel Cem. To the south, the settlement of Hitschmann is situated along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which provides a primary transit corridor near the winding paths of Blood Creek and Coal Creek.