1980 Map of Gilman

About this map

The agrarian landscape of Marshall and Tama counties is defined by its mid-century rail corridors and small rural service centers. Gilman stands as the primary hub in the south, supported by the Gilman Waterworks and served by the Chicago and North Western rail line. To the north, the small settlements of Ferguson, Pickering, and Dillon mark the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, illustrating the importance of these transport veins to the local grain-and-livestock economy. Religious and community life is anchored by landmarks like Stavanger Ch and Trinity Ch, while the Prairie View Cemetery provides a genealogical touchstone for the Greencastle and Highland townships. The map also reveals the drainage patterns of North Timber Creek and Brush Creek, showing how the rolling Iowa topography shaped the placement of farms and railroads.