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1965 Map of Hartford

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Hartford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Des Moines River valley dominates this mid-1960s landscape, illustrating the intersection of natural waterways and civil engineering. The mapping of Lake Red Rock at its normal pool elevation reflects a significant era of flood control and land management in the region. Transportation and industry are anchored by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad corridor, which skirts the northern edge near Carlisle.

Settlement patterns center on the quiet towns of Hartford, Palmyra, and Sandyville, surrounded by the drainage networks of Middle River, Butcher Creek, and Skinaway Creek. Local history and genealogy are preserved through features like Black Cem, Carlisle Cem, and the various country Churches scattered through the townships of Allen, Richland, and Union. Evidence of the local economy appears in the form of a Strip Mine and scattered Gravel Pit operations, while the Radio Tower (KIOA) marks a contemporary landmark on the eastern ridge.