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1971 Map of George West

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of George West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The town of George occupies the northeastern corner of this Northwest Iowa landscape, where the Illinois Central railroad cuts across the prairie. The town's layout is centered near Evergreen Cem, with the meandering course of Rio Grande Creek passing just to the south. The agricultural character of the region is evident in the township structure, spanning portions of Rock, Liberal, Garfield, and Wheeler.

Waterways define the rural topography as the Little Rock River and Otter Creek wind through the western and southern sections. Cultural landmarks include Hope Ch and a Radio Tower, while the southern boundary at the Lyon Co Sioux Co line reveals the Boyden Recreation Area. The presence of a Gravel Pit and Sewage Disposal Ponds near the river reflects the local infrastructure and industry of the early 1970s.