1971 Map of Larchwood

About this map

The town of Larchwood serves as the central hub for this corner of Lyon County, Iowa, sitting just south of the Minnesota border and east of the South Dakota line. In the early 1970s, the landscape was defined by a grid of rural roads and agricultural plots, punctuated by local landmarks such as West Lyon Sch and the Zangger Airport. This survey provides a clear view of the area's social fabric, documented through the Larchwood Cem and St Marys Cem, which mark the community's heritage. The northern part of the map is traversed by a watercourse labeled simply as Blood, which flows through the Sioux and Larchwood townships. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by a Gravel Pit near the river, while the presence of Sewage Disposal Ponds near the town center indicates the municipal infrastructure supporting the local population during this era.