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1983 Map of Lorimor North

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Lorimor North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Lorimor serves as the primary focal point in the southern portion of this Iowa landscape, where the Chicago and North Western rail line cuts through the rolling terrain. The map captures a rural network of small agricultural townships including Monroe and New Hope, linked by gravel roads and family landmarks. This 1980s topography reflects a mature farming landscape where local heritage is preserved in numerous rural burial grounds like Clark Cem and Hamblin Cem.

Waterways like North Fork Clanton Creek and the South River define the natural drainage of the region, punctuated by isolated community gathering points such as Fellowship Ch and the small settlement of Barney. The survey provides researchers with a clear view of land use just before late-century shifts in rail operations, documenting the location of City Park and the distinct Townhall site in Monroe township.