1965 Map of Ladora

About this map

The Iowa River carves a winding path through the northern half of this Iowa County landscape, defining the transition between the rolling uplands of Leroy and Marengo townships. In the mid-1960s, the settlement of Ladora serves as a local hub along the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, while the smaller community of Koszta sits further north near the river banks. This survey captures a rural mid-century economy dependent on both the rail lines and the small private aviation found at the Hawkins Landing Strip. Genealogists will find significant detail in the placement of rural burial grounds, including Dayton Cem, Sayers Cem, and Koszta Cem, alongside local landmarks like Oak Lawn Ch. The terrain is deeply dissected by numerous tributaries, most notably Big Bear Creek and Honey Creek, which shaped the early agricultural development of Hartford and Sumner townships.