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1968 Map of Ely

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Ely
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Lake Macbride State Park and the expansive waters of the Coralville Reservoir dominate this landscape during the late 1960s, reflecting a period of significant recreational development in East-Central Iowa. The Iowa River snakes through the southern portion of the quadrangle, while smaller tributaries like Hoosier Creek and Mill Creek drain the surrounding agricultural uplands. The settlement pattern shows a mix of established towns and newer residential clusters, including Ely in the north and Solon to the east, with Twin View Heights and North Liberty appearing on the periphery.

Transportation and genealogy details are scattered throughout the townships of Big Grove, Penn, and Jefferson. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad line cuts a path through the valley, serving the local economy. For those researching family history, several prominent burial grounds are documented, including Presbyterian Cem, Oakland Cem, and Ridgewood Cem, alongside local landmarks like the Presbyterian Ch and the Church of God.