1979 Map of Holland

About this map

The town of Holland serves as the central hub of this Grundy County landscape, situated at a junction of rail and road infrastructure in the late 1970s. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad bisects the terrain, connecting the local economy to broader markets, while the surrounding townships of Colfax and Pleasant Valley maintain a strong agrarian character. This survey captures the social fabric of the rural community, specifically through its ecclesiastical landmarks like Colfax Center Ch and Pleasant Valley Ch. To the north, the small settlement of Fern sits near a locally significant Roadside Park, while the southern portion of the sheet is defined by the winding course of Black Hawk Creek. Other hydrological features including Beaver Creek and the Middle Fork and South Fork of the local river system provide a clear picture of the region's natural drainage before modern developments altered these drainage patterns.