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1972 Map of Hayfield

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Hayfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Hayfield sits at the junction of the Chicago North Western and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads, serving as a vital transport hub for Hancock County during the early 1970s. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Iowa River, where both the West Branch Iowa River and the East Branch Iowa River meander through glacial terrain. These natural waterways are heavily augmented by engineered drainage systems like Dr Ditch No 114 and Drainage Ditch No 129, reflecting the intensive agricultural development of the region.

Conservation and recreation are anchored at the southern edge of the map by Eagle Lake, surrounded by Eagle Lake State Park and the Eagle Lake State Game Management Area. Further north, near the boundary with Winnebago County, the Forest City Municipal Airport and Madison Cem appear alongside several active Gravel Pits, illustrating the era's balance of rural industry and local community infrastructure.