1980 Map of Kilwinning

About this map

The Iowa-Missouri borderlands in the late 1970s are defined by a network of drainage systems and rural community hubs. The landscape is bisected by the North Fabius River and the South Wyaconda River, which dictate the placement of local infrastructure and farmland. Small settlements and rural crossroads provide the primary social structure for the region, anchored by landmarks like the Pleasant Hill Community Hall and Four Corners Community Hall. Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds distributed across the townships, including Kilwinning Cem, Lister Cem, and Round Grove Cem. The presence of a Landing Strip and a Sandpit near Kilwinning suggests a mix of local aviation and small-scale resource extraction amidst the agricultural terrain of the Grove and Miller districts.