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1965 Map of Greeley

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Greeley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Greeley and the surrounding townships of Elk and Oneida define this mid-1960s portrait of northern Delaware County. The landscape is characterized by the convergence of major rail lines, including the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Chicago Great Western, which shaped the development of local hubs like Oneida and Almoral. These railroads were essential to the agricultural and industrial output of the region, connecting local resources to larger markets.

Industrial sites such as Fountain Mill and various quarries and gravel pits are scattered throughout, highlighting the intersection of natural water power and geology. Significant water features like Honey Creek and Elk Creek carve through the terrain, providing a backdrop for local landmarks like Ellis Park and Grant View Cem. The presence of the Almoral Siding and a local substation further underscores the infrastructure supporting this rural Iowa community during a period of steady Midwestern productivity.