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1890 Map of Durant

Name: 1890 Topographic Map of Durant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1890
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1890

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The agrarian landscape of eastern Iowa is captured here during the late 19th century, characterized by a meticulous grid of townships including Cleona, Fulton, and Hickory Grove. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad serves as the primary east-west corridor, anchoring the growth of Durant and Walcott. Further north, the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad passes through Bennett and New Liberty.

This survey by W.J. Peters details a network of post offices and small hubs such as Round Grove P.O. and Plain View, which were essential to rural life before the widespread consolidation of services. The drainage of the land is defined by the winding paths of Mud Creek and Elkhorn Creek, revealing the subtle topography that dictated the placement of early settlements and road networks across Scott and Muscatine counties.