1965 Map of Lehigh
USGS Topo · Published 1966About this map
The Des Moines River carves a deep, winding valley through Webster County, creating a striking contrast between the level upland prairies and the steep, wooded bluffs of Deception Hollow. The settlement of Lehigh occupies a bend in the river, showing a landscape shaped by both natural drainage and industrial activity, including local Claypit and Gravel Pits operations. To the south and west, the towns of Dayton and Burnside anchor the agricultural landscape, connected by the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western. This 1960s survey captures the area before modern consolidation, preserving the locations of rural landmarks like Central Webster High Sch and several small burial grounds including West Lawn Cem and Oak Grove Cem. The interplay of Crooked Creek and Skillet Creek further defines the hydrology of these townships, marking out the drainage patterns that governed early Iowa land use.
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