1972 Map of Lu Verne

About this map

Lu Verne straddles the county line in this early 1970s landscape, serving as a hub for the Chicago and North Western railway. The town is situated at the convergence of several rural townships including Luverne, Sherman, and Vernon. The topography is defined by an extensive network of water management, with Drainage Ditch No 117 and Drainage Ditch No 116 channeling water through the agricultural fields toward Prairie Creek. Outside the main town site, small railroad stops and settlements like Hanna and Hefty appear along the tracks. Local industry and infrastructure are represented by Gravel Pits north of town and a prominent Radio Tower on the western edge of the village. The map provides a detailed view of the sectional road grid and the quiet, engineered waterways that supported North Central Iowa's farming economy during this era.