1956 Map of Glenwood

About this map

Glenwood serves as the focal point of this mid-century Mills County landscape, positioned near the junction of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Wabash railroads. The town's layout is defined by the State School and the waters of Glenwood Lake, while the surrounding townships of Ingraham, Center, and Oak reveal a dense network of rural infrastructure. The map is particularly notable for its high concentration of country schoolhouses, preserving the locations of many local landmarks like West Liberty Sch No 2, Reasonor Sch, and Goheen Sch. Drainage follows the winding paths of Keg Creek and Silver Creek as they cut through the loess hills of western Iowa. To the east, smaller rail stops and settlements like Silver City, Balfour, and Hillsdale appear alongside their respective community centers, such as Hillsdale Cem and Pleasant Hill Sch.