1970 Map of May City

About this map

May City serves as the central settlement in this agricultural section of northwest Iowa, located near the confluence of the Ocheyedan River and the Little Ocheyedan River. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, including the engineered Judicial Ditch No 64 and the naturally winding Dry Run. The survey reveals a community organized around township lines, with Harrison Township and Allison Township forming the core of the map's area. Local history and genealogy are anchored by specific landmarks such as the Mennonite Cemetery and Harrison Cemetery, while several Gravel Pits indicate the local industrial extraction of the era. A prominent Pipeline traverses the townships of Excelsior and Westport, cutting a diagonal path across the established section lines and watercourses.