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1980 Map of Grinnell North

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Grinnell North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The northern reaches of Grinnell anchor this mid-1970s landscape, where the campus of Grinnell College and the local High Sch meet the rural expanses of Poweshiek County. The transition from town to country is marked by community landmarks such as Merrill Park and a Drive-in Theater, alongside the Chicago and North Western rail line that cuts diagonally through the southern sections.

Further north, the rural character is defined by established landmarks like the Chester Ch and Chester Cem in the township of Chester. A network of waterways, including Big Bear Creek and Sugar Creek, weaves through the agricultural grid. This survey provides a clear view of the educational and social infrastructure of the time, from the small Fairview Sch to the airfield at Esbeck Field, reflecting the era's balance of academic growth and traditional Iowa farming life.