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1956 Map of Mc Clelland

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Mc Clelland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

McClelland and Weston anchor this study of Pottawattamie County, showcasing the intersection of prairie agriculture and rail transit during the mid-20th century. The landscape is defined by the parallel drainage of Mosquito Creek, Keg Creek, and Silver Creek, which dictate the placement of small clusters like Peter and Quick. This 1956 field-checked survey, later photorevised in 1984, preserves the locations of vital community centers such as Mt Hope Ch and Hardin Ch.

A notable inclusion is the County Home north of McClelland, illustrating the region's social history. The intricate web of transportation is evidenced by the Iowa Northern and Iowa Burlington and Railroad lines, which cut diagonally across the townships of Hazel Dell, Norwalk, and Hardin. For those researching local history, the mapping of the Downsville Cem and Township Cem provides essential coordinate data for family sites.