1958 Map of Huron NW

About this map

Riverside Colony and the agricultural landscape of Fairfield and Iowa townships characterize this 1950s survey of the plains north of Huron. The map reveals a transition in rural education, marking several shuttered sites including Edison Sch, Morrill Sch, and Lindbergh Sch, while Whittier Sch and School No 3 remained as active landmarks of the school district. The meandering James River cuts through the eastern half of the quadrangle, flanked by numerous Gravel Pits that suggest local industry in the mid-century. Development is concentrated near the southern margin, where the Huron Regional Airport, the Burlington Northern railroad, and Ravine Park Lake signify the infrastructure supporting this regional hub.