1970 Map of Lake Park SE

About this map

The Little Sioux River meanders through the southeastern corner of this Iowa landscape, marking the transition from the glaciated prairie of Westport and Excelsior townships toward the river valley. The topography is defined by the prairie pothole region's unique hydrology, featuring Stony Lake and the winding course of Stony Creek as it flows southward. This 1970 field check preserves the location of rural landmarks essential for genealogical research, such as the Westport Cem and Excelsior Ch. The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundaries between Dickinson and Clay counties, showing how section lines and section-corner schools once organized this agricultural heartland. Several gravel pits and a prominent pipeline cutting across the northern sections indicate the light industrial footprint within this primarily farming-focused region during the late twentieth century.