1984 Map of Marshalltown

About this map

Waterloo and Evansdale anchor the northeastern landscape where the Cedar River flows through a network of conservation areas, including the Katoski Greenbelt Area and the McFarlane County Park. This mid-1980s map illustrates the agricultural heart of Iowa, defined by the winding paths of Wolf Creek and Black Hawk Creek as they traverse the fertile plains between Marshalltown and Vinton. The regional transport infrastructure is prominent, featuring the Chicago And Northwestern rail line and the Cedar Falls Junction, which facilitated the movement of goods between rural hubs like Traer and Dysart. Researchers will find significant land management details, from the Union Grove State Park to the Dudgeon Lake State Wildlife Management Area, reflecting the area's dual character of intensive farming and preserved natural river corridors.