1971 Map of Gladbrook

About this map

The Chicago and North Western railroad bisects the landscape of northern Tama County, anchoring the town of Gladbrook as a local transportation hub. This 1971 survey highlights a region defined by its waterway network, where Wolf Creek and its tributaries like Devils Creek and Little Wolf Run carve through the agricultural terrain. The map provides significant genealogical value, documenting several rural burial grounds including Maple Hill Cem, Badger Hill Cem, and Gethman Cem. To the south, the recreational character of the area is evident at Union Grove State Park, which surrounds Union Grove Lake. The inclusion of fine red dashed lines to indicate fence and field lines, interpreted from 1967 aerial photography, offers a precise look at the land division and rural infrastructure during this period. Other notable landmarks include the local Fairground and a Quarry situated near the park boundary.