1971 Map of Gilbertville

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Cedar River meanders through the heart of Black Hawk County in this early 1970s survey, where the small community of Gilbertville anchors the southeastern riverbank. The landscape reflects a mix of traditional agriculture and industrial extraction, noted by several active Quarry and Gravel Pit sites near the Waterloo Corp Bdy. Transport networks dominate the northern half of the sheet, where the Illinois Central railroad cuts through Raymond, while the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific tracks follow the river valley further south. Cultural landmarks like the Township Cem and local developments such as the Trailer Park provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in Poyner and Barclay townships. The map clearly delineates the drainages of Poyner Creek and Indian Creek as they converge toward the larger river system.