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1994 Map of Glenwood

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Glenwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Glenwood serves as a primary hub of development in western Iowa during the late twentieth century, characterized by a concentration of educational and social institutions including Northeast Sch, West Sch, and the Glenwood State Hospital Sch. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of Keg Creek and Silver Creek, which carve through the loess hills of Mills County.

Transport patterns shift from rail to recreational use as seen in the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, which follows an old rail alignment north toward Silver City. Smaller rural nodes like Hillsdale and Balfour persist alongside landmarks such as Holy Rosary Ch and the Hillsdale Cem, providing clear evidence of long-standing community foundations. The area also features extensive public spaces like Glenwood Lake Park and a local Golf Course.