1969 Map of Kalona

About this map

Kalona serves as a primary hub of settlement in this northern Washington County landscape, which is marked by the winding course of the English River. In the late 1960s, the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad bisected the town, connecting it to the broader agricultural economy. South of the river, the village of Richmond sits near Camp Creek, surrounded by a high density of rural institutions. The map reveals a deeply rooted community structure through numerous small landmarks, including the Holy Trinity Cem and several dispersed schools such as Snake Hollow Sch and Middleburg Sch. The terrain transitions from the river valley to the southern townships of Cedar and Jackson, where the headwaters of Goose Creek and Davis Creek begin to drain the countryside.