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1972 Map of Loring, 1975 Print
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1972 Map of Loring

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The South Skunk River valley dominates this portion of central Iowa, where the landscape is a grid-work of agricultural roads and managed natural areas. The Chichaqua Wildlife Habitat follows the meandering path of an Old Channel, preserving a portion of the river's original hydrology alongside more modern engineered waterways like Ditch No 11 and Ditch No 38. The small settlement of Loring sits at a crossroads, representing the rural communities that anchored the region's farming economy during the early 1970s. For genealogists and local historians, the map provides precise locations for several small country landmarks, including the Cory Grove Ch and Byers Cem. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade in the east and the North Polk Landing Strip in the west illustrates the shifting modes of rural transportation and commerce through the mid-20th century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain