1966 Map of Gillett Grove

About this map

Gillett Grove sits along the winding course of the Little Sioux River in this mid-1960s topographical study of Clay County. The landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the level agricultural uplands of Freeman and Logan townships and the deeply carved river valley. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad tracks parallel the river's eastern bank, serving the local grain and gravel economy. Genealogists will find the Rose Hill Cem located west of the main settlement. The map also documents the drainage systems of the era, including the Lost Island Outlet and various sections of Ditch and Prairie Creek that crisscross the fertile prairie. Numerous Gravel Pits are scattered throughout the river valley, highlighting the importance of local mineral extraction alongside the dominant farming operations.