1972 Map of Miller

About this map

The Winnebago River meanders across the northern reaches of this Hancock County landscape, providing a sharp contrast to the geometric drainage patterns of the fertile agricultural land to the south. Pilot Knob State Park anchors the northern boundary, featuring the prominent Pilot Knob and the small Deadmans Lake. The settlement of Miller and the rail-oriented Hayfield Junction serve as local hubs along the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, which bisects the townships of Madison, Ellington, Garfield, and Concord. Genealogists will find a wealth of site-specific data including the St Johns Ch and several burial grounds like Pilot Knob Ch Cem and Ellington Prairie Cem. The presence of Drainage Ditch No 13 and the East Branch Iowa River illustrate the extensive land management efforts required to support the region's farming economy during this period.