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1984 Map of Iowa Falls

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Iowa Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Iowa River and its varied tributaries, including the Boone River and Maynes Creek, carve through the agricultural heartland of North Central Iowa in this late-twentieth-century study. This map reveals a landscape defined by water management and conservation, featuring numerous protected zones like the Big Wall Lake State Wildlife Management Area and Elm Lake State Wildlife Management Area. These areas, alongside Lake Cornelia County Park, illustrate the regional commitment to preserving wildlife habitats amidst the surrounding townships of Belmond, Grimes, and Richland.

The industrial and social infrastructure of the era is clearly visible, from the Quarry sites and Railroad lines to the Franklin Memorial Hospital in Hampton. Smaller settlements such as Popejoy, Aredale, and Dougherty are linked by a grid of rural roads and rail corridors, while the Boone River Greenbelt offers a protected natural corridor through the western portion of the region. The map captures a moment when traditional rail-based transport still integrated with modern municipal amenities like the Municipal Airport near Iowa Falls.