1981 Map of Maynard

About this map

Maynard and Westgate anchor this agricultural landscape in Fayette County during the early 1980s, a period when the regional economy remained deeply tied to the land and the rail. The Chicago and North Western corridor bisects the terrain, connecting small elevators and depots such as Randalia. Local civic life is marked by numerous country landmarks, including Union Ch and Hope Ch, alongside community centers like the West Central High Sch. The drainage of the Volga River and its tributaries, including the North Branch Volga River and Little Volga River, dictates the placement of recreation areas like Twin Bridges County Park. Notable for genealogists are the well-defined boundaries of Banks, Center, Fremont, and Harlan townships, which provide a clear framework for locating family farms and several rural cemeteries.