1984 Map of Marshalltown

About this map

Marshalltown and Waterloo anchor this mid-1980s landscape, a region defined by the intricate drainage systems of the Cedar River and Wolf Creek. The survey captures the agricultural heart of Iowa, where township lines like German, Lincoln, and Grant organize a grid of small farming communities including Grundy Center, Reinbeck, and Dysart. Industrial and infrastructure elements are prominent, from the Chicago and North Western rail lines to the powerplant and municipal airport facilities that supported the era's regional growth.