1971 Map of Laurens

About this map

Laurens serves as the central hub of this Pocahontas County landscape, where the Chicago and North Western railroad intersects with the local street grid. The town's infrastructure in the early 1970s is detailed, featuring the Laurens Skyways Landing Strip to the west and a Radio Tower and Sewage Disposal plant on the southern edge. The surrounding townships of Swan Lake, Cummins, Marshall, and Sherman reflect a highly organized agricultural layout, drained by Cedar Creek and Lizard Creek. Near the settlement of Ware, the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line cuts diagonally across the prairie. Genealogists can locate burial sites at Laurens Cem and Sacred Heart Cem, while the inclusion of County Park provides a glimpse into the community's recreational spaces during this era.