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1981 Map of Mount Pleasant

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Mount Pleasant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Mount Pleasant serves as a significant regional hub in this early 1980s record, anchored by the campus of Iowa Wesleyan College and the extensive grounds of the Iowa Mental Health Institute. The town's layout reflects a classic Midwestern grid, integrated with the Burlington Northern railroad corridor and the nearby Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport. A unique cultural landmark, the Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers Park, sits on the southern edge of town, preserving the agricultural heritage of Henry County.

Beyond the city limits, the terrain is shaped by the winding Skunk River, which passes through Oakland Mills County Park and the Faulkner State Access Area. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by rural landmarks like Home Bethel Cem, Faulkner Cem, and schools such as Harlan Sch and Van Allen Sch. Numerous quarries along Big Creek and the river indicate the area's active geological resource extraction during this period.