1982 Map of Lucas

About this map

The town of Lucas sits at a critical rail intersection in southern Iowa, where the Burlington Northern railroad tracks parallel the winding course of White Breast Creek. This 1982 survey illustrates a landscape defined by its rolling topography and numerous small stream valleys, including Indian Creek, Otter Creek, and Barker Creek. The rural character of Lucas County is evident in the preservation of several family and community burial grounds scattered across the terrain, such as Rose Hill Cem, Fox Hill Cem, and Clore Cem. To the southwest, the wooded expanses of Stephens State Forest provide a contrast to the surrounding agricultural fields, complete with a designated Campground and Picnic Area. The map captures the quiet persistence of small settlements like Norwood and the intricate network of local drainage that has shaped the region's development.