1965 Map of Luther, 1977 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1965 Map of Luther

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Saylorville Lake Des Moines River dominates the southwestern quadrant of this mid-1960s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by significant hydrological management. The valley of the Des Moines River is flanked by steep, dissected terrain near Ledges State Park and the State 4-H Camp, while the surrounding uplands maintain a grid of agricultural section lines. This rural character is anchored by the small community of Luther and the northern edge of Madrid. The industrial and transport history of the region is evidenced by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railroad and a Gravel Pit near Caton Branch. Local genealogy is well-supported by numerous burial grounds including Fairview Cem, Rose Hill Cem, and Hillsdale Cem, often located near crossroads or watercourses like Big Creek.


Find a feature on this map

37 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1965
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

Editions of this 1965 Luther Map


Historical Maps of Madrid Through Time


Featured Locations


Source Details

CopyrightPublic Domain