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1931 Map of Indianola

Name: 1931 Topographic Map of Indianola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1931
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1931

About this map

Indianola serves as the focal point of this Warren County landscape, situated at the intersection of State Highway No 2 and State Highway No 65. The 1928 survey captures a complex network of steam railroads, including the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific RR and the Chicago Great Western RR, which connect scattered agricultural communities such as Martensdale, Spring Hill, and Summerset. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of the Middle River, North River, and South River, which created the fertile valleys that supported the area's early 20th-century development.

Rural infrastructure is exceptionally detailed, noting dozens of one-room schoolhouses like Hoosier Row Sch and Social Plains Sch. Notable industrial and civic landmarks include the Orillia Mine in the northwest corner, a Rifle Range near the North River, and the County Farm south of Indianola. Small spiritual and communal centers like Linn Grove Ch and Webb Cem reflect the tight-knit settlement patterns of the era.