1981 Map of Lourdes

About this map

Lourdes anchors the southeastern portion of this northeastern Iowa landscape, situated in Paris township. The area is defined by the winding course of the Turkey River and Crane Creek, which carve through the farmland of Saratoga and Howard Center. Genealogists will find the Our Lady of Lourdes Cem centrally located near the settlement of Lourdes, while outdoor recreation is noted at McBride Park and the Carroll Access along the creek. The map also documents local industry through several Gravel Pits and a Quarry, alongside small crossroads landmarks like Davis Corners at the northern edge. This survey, based on 1970s aerial photography, captures a rural community sustained by its waterways and small-scale limestone and gravel extraction.