1984 Map of Grinnell
USGS Topo · Published 1989About this map
The Sac and Fox Indian Reservation lies along the Iowa River north of Tama, anchoring the northern portion of this East Central Iowa landscape. In the mid-1980s, the region was defined by a grid of agricultural townships and the persistent presence of the Chicago and North Western railroad, which links historic prairie settlements from Grinnell to Belle Plaine. The topography is shaped by the drainage systems of the North Skunk River and English River, while dedicated conservation areas like the Otter Creek Marsh State Wildlife Refuge and Rock Creek State Park provide contrast to the surrounding farmland. Numerous small airfields, including Grinnell Airport and several private landing strips like Hawkins Landing Strip, suggest the vital role of general aviation in this rural economy during the late twentieth century.
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