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1965 Map of Gibson

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Gibson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Gibson sits at the intersection of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad and the Mahaska Co Keokuk Co line, serving as a primary hub for this rural agricultural landscape in the mid-1960s. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the North Skunk River and its various tributaries like Pleasant Creek and Cedar Creek, which carve through the townships of Pleasant Grove and Monroe.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, including Tinsley Cem, Indianapolis Cem, and Rice Cem. The transition of local transportation is evident in the presence of an Old RR Grade south of Gibson, contrasting with the active aviation facilities at Kroses Airpark. The settlement of Indianapolis remains a notable landmark near the southern boundary, reflecting the enduring local geography of Keokuk County.