1969 Map of Kalona

About this map

The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad tracks bisect the northern half of this rural Iowa landscape, connecting the hub of Kalona with the surrounding agricultural townships. The meandering English River dominates the central topography, flanked by oxbows and marshy features like Lily Pond. This 1960s survey provides a clear view of the settlement at Richmond and the distribution of localized infrastructure that supported small-town life. Rural education and community heritage are anchored by scattered sites such as Snake Hollow Sch, Middleburg Sch, and Prairie Flower Sch. Genealogists will find a wealth of early burial grounds, including the Sharon Hill Cem, Holy Trinity Cem, and Snider Cem, which offer a window into the family names that established these communities within Cedar and Jackson townships.