1954 Map of Fort Dodge
USGS Topo · Published 1968About this map
The Des Moines River and its numerous forks anchor this mid-century portrait of west-central Iowa, revealing a landscape defined by industrial development and public lands. In Fort Dodge, the presence of Gypsum extraction and a Power plant signal the city's role as a regional hub, while the surrounding prairie is dotted with institutional landmarks like the State Hospital and Women's Reformatory. The rail network is particularly dense here, featuring the Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern alongside the Illinois Central and Chicago & North Western.
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Editions of this 1954 Fort Dodge Map
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Historical Maps of Fort Dodge Through Time
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