1960 Map of Le Grand

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The winding Iowa River corridor dominates this landscape at the border of Marshall and Tama counties, anchoring a valley of heavy industry and small agricultural hubs. Near the settlement of Le Grand, multiple quarries and a Sandpit indicate the area's geological importance, while the river's path is managed by a Fish Hatchery and Powerplant. The transportation network of the early 1960s is clearly defined by the crossing routes of the Chicago and North Western and Chicago Great Western railroads, which serviced the grain and stone industries of the region.