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1978 Map of Manilla

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Manilla
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The West Fork Nishnabotna River carves a path through the rolling agricultural landscape of Crawford County, anchoring the commercial and residential centers of Manilla and Aspinwall. This late 1970s survey captures the region's transport-oriented layout, where the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad bisects the terrain, providing a vital link for the rural communities. The geography of the township is clearly delineated into East Boyer, Hayes, and Nishnabotna districts, reflecting the organized settlement patterns of the Iowa prairie.

Local history researchers will find significant genealogical landmarks, including Mt Olivet Cem and Nishnabotna Cem, situated on the outskirts of the town centers. Smaller water features such as Malony Branch and Elk Creek feed into the river system, while local recreation is represented by the M & M Country Club. The infrastructure of the period is noted by specific landmarks like the Water Tank in Aspinwall and the Sewage Disposal Ponds serving the larger population at Manilla.