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1935 Map of Keithsburg

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Keithsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

Keithsburg stands as a prominent river port along the Mississippi River in this mid-1930s survey, serving as a vital nexus where the Minneapolis and St Louis RR crosses the water. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Edwards River, Pope Creek, and Henderson Creek, which carve through the fertile bottomlands of Mercer County. Away from the river, the township of Abington and the settlement of Joy are supported by a dense network of country schools, including Abington Center Sch and Maple Grove Sch, and rural landmarks like Peniel Ch and the Brick Cem.

Transport patterns are shaped by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR and early thoroughfares like State Highway No. 17. The map illustrates the transition from river-dependent commerce to a rail-and-road economy, evidenced by smaller stops like Arpee Station and the agricultural hub of Millersburg. Significant landforms such as Blackhawk Island and Bald Bluff provide topographic variety to the otherwise structured township and range system.