1965 Map of Lamont

About this map

Lamont and Aurora anchor this mid-1960s survey of eastern Buchanan County, where the agricultural landscape is defined by the Chicago Great Western railroad line. The tracks cut across the northern reaches of the map, passing through both primary settlements and providing a vital link for the regional economy. The drainage patterns of the South Fork Maquoketa River and Buffalo Creek reveal a terrain shaped by water, with various quarries and gravel pits scattered near the riverbanks. For those tracing family histories in the townships of Madison, Buffalo, Byron, and Fremont, several rural burial grounds are documented, including Madison Cem and Byron Cem. A small Landing Field south of Lamont adds a modern transportation element to an otherwise traditional farming and rail corridor.