1968 Map of Hartington SW

About this map

Bow Creek and Pearl Creek wind through the agricultural landscape of Knox and Cedar Counties in this late 1960s survey. The map details the rural social geography of the era, centered on small educational hubs like Harmony Sch, Goldenrod Sch, and Sunny Hill Sch. The township divisions of Dolphin, Dowling, and Lincoln are clearly marked, alongside the quiet community of Pleasant Valley. A unique aspect of this specific topographic study is the inclusion of fine red dashed lines that indicate selected fence and field lines visible from aerial photographs, providing a granular look at local land management and property boundaries. Genealogists will find interest in the centrally located Oliver Grove Cem, a primary landmark for the surrounding farming families during this period.