1965 Map of Hills

About this map

The Iowa River snakes through the landscape of Johnson and Washington counties, its meandering path defining the geography of Pleasant Valley and the settlement of Hills. In the mid-1960s, this area maintained a traditional rural character punctuated by landmarks like the University of Iowa Observatory and a cluster of local institutions including St Stanislaus Ch and Sunnyside Sch. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad parallels the river, serving as a primary corridor for the transport of agricultural goods and local resources.