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1971 Map of Littleton

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Littleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Wapsipinicon River and Little Wapsipinicon River converge in this rural corner of Northeast Iowa, defining the boundary between Lester and Fairbank townships. The settlement of Littleton serves as the focal point, situated at a bend in the river just north of the Perry township line. This 1971 field-checked survey reveals a landscape deeply connected to its agricultural and community roots, documented through numerous country schools like Center Sch and Triumph Sch.

Transport and land use are etched into the terrain, from the Chicago and North Western railroad corridor in the northwest to the many active resource sites, including a Sandpit and various Gravel Pits. Local genealogy is well-preserved here, with several denominational and community burial grounds such as Amish Cem, St Michaels Cem, and New Barclay Cem. Conservation efforts are visible along the riverbanks at Bruggeman County Park and the Cutshaw Bridge State Access.