1979 Map of Fort Dodge North

About this map

The Des Moines River carves a deep valley through this northern section of Webster County, creating a dramatic landscape that anchors the industrial and civic life of Fort Dodge. In the late 1970s, the city’s northern expansion is evident, framed by an extensive network of cemeteries including Corpus Christi Cem, Oakland Cem, and North Lawn Cem. The infrastructure of the era is well-defined, from the Fort Dodge Municipal Airport on the plateau to the active North Western and Illinois Central railroad lines that historically drove the local economy. Recreation and education are prominent features of the community fabric, shown through Kennedy Memorial County Park surrounding Badger Lake, the Fort Dodge Country Club, and numerous neighborhood schools like Hawley Sch and Duncombe Sch. The presence of several quarries and a gaging station near Island Park reflects the city's long-standing relationship with its river and mineral resources.