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1964 Map of James

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of James
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Floyd River valley serves as a busy transit corridor in the mid-1960s, where the Chicago and North Western and Illinois Central Northern railroads parallel the water on its way toward Sioux City. The map captures the northern suburban expansion of the city through neighborhoods like Leeds and Springdale, while rural life continues in the townships of Perry and Hungerford.

A notable mix of mid-century infrastructure and agricultural tradition is evident, from the Drive-in Theater near the Sioux City Corporate Boundary to the isolated Hungerford Cem and Grant Sch in the northern hills. Along the river, a Gaging Station and multiple substations reflect the managed utility landscape, while several radio towers, including Radio Tower (KTIV-TV), dominate the high ground overlooking the valley floor.