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1979 Map of Gilmore City SW

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Gilmore City SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Lizard Creek meanders across this rural landscape, defining the topography of north-central Iowa where the borders of Pocahontas, Webster, and Calhoun Counties meet. The 1970s terrain is characterized by a sophisticated drainage network including Ditch No 3 and Ditch No 125, which converted the natural prairie wetlands into productive agricultural fields. These man-made improvements exist alongside natural features like Welshs Slough, illustrating the intensive land management of the era.

Local history is anchored by spiritual and community landmarks such as St Patricks Ch and the Lizard Cem. The Illinois Central Gulf railroad cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving as a vital transport artery for the surrounding farms. Outdoor recreation is represented at Coopers Cove County Park in the northwest, providing a contrast to the industrial presence of scattered Gravel Pits found near the creek beds.