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1964 Map of James

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of James
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Floyd River corridor north of Sioux City reveals a landscape defined by heavy rail infrastructure and industrial development during the mid-1960s. This survey, photorevised in the 1970s, captures the convergence of the Chicago and North Western, Illinois Central Gulf, and Burlington Northern railroads as they navigate the river valley. The industrial character of the Leeds and Springdale neighborhoods contrasts with the more rural township divisions of Perry, Hungerford, and Concord.

Genealogical interest is found in the northern reaches at Hungerford Cem and the Grant Sch near the city limit. Outside the urban core, smaller communities like James and Hinton sit along the primary transport arteries. Unique cultural landmarks of the era are visible, including several large radio installations such as Radio Tower (KTIV-TV) and Radio Towers (KSCJ), along with a Drive-in Theater situated on the southern outskirts.