1956 Map of Mineola

About this map

Mineola sits at the heart of this mid-century rural landscape, positioned where the Wabash railroad line follows the valley of Keg Creek. The area is characterized by a dense network of country schools and churches that served the farming communities across Keg Creek and Ingraham townships. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local landmarks, including St Paul Cem and the Evangelical Cem, alongside numerous small schoolhouses like Sunnyside Sch and Evergreen Sch. The inclusion of the Radio Range Station northwest of the Pottawattamie Co and Mills Co border highlights the technological infrastructure of the era. The settlement at Dumfries further reflects the historical development of these southwest Iowa prairie lands prior to the consolidation of rural districts.