1971 Map of Dunlap NE

About this map

The Boyer River corridor dominates this 1971 survey, serving as the primary artery for transportation and drainage through Crawford County. The Chicago and North Western railroad parallels the river's course, while the C M St P & P line cuts across the northeast corner, illustrating the importance of rail transit to this agricultural landscape. On the higher ground between the river and the northern townships, a series of tributaries including Middle Willow Creek, South Willow Creek, and Welsh Creek carve a series of ridges and valleys. Small-scale local history is preserved in the locations of Township Cem and Dow City Cem, while Nelson Park provides a recreational focal point. This map documents a period of established rural infrastructure just before the further modernization of the Missouri River Basin development program.