1965 Map of Fraser
USGS Topo · Published 1966About this map
The Des Moines River winds through a deeply etched valley in central Iowa, defining the landscape between the settlements of Fraser and Ridgeport. In the mid-1960s, the valley floor shows early indications of hydrological change with the designation of the Saylorville Reservoir area, which overlaps the meandering path of the river near Swede Bend. The map documents a rural landscape where social life was anchored by local institutions like Swede Bend Ch, South Marion Ch, and several youth retreats including a YWCA Camp, Camp Morrison, and a YMCA Camp. Local industry is evidenced by numerous Gravel Pits concentrated along the riverbanks. For those tracing regional history, the map preserves the locations of generational landmarks like White Cem, Hardin Cem, and Barkley Memorial State Park, alongside modern infrastructure like the aviation-focused Stotts Landing Field.
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