1984 Map of Oelwein

About this map

Turkey River and Volga River valleys dominate this northeastern Iowa landscape, where high bluffs and deep-cut stream channels create a complex network of waterways during the mid-1980s. The region is marked by a high density of conservation lands and state preserves, including the Effigy Mounds National Monument and the dense forests of White Pine Hollow State Park. Significant infrastructure like the Chicago and North Western railroad connects major hubs such as Oelwein and West Union to the surrounding agricultural plains. Local history is anchored by rural landmarks like the St Sebald Ch and historical water features like Quaker Mill Pond. From the Wapsipinicon River in the southwest to the Mississippi River boundary in the east, this survey captures the transition from open prairie settlements like Strawberry Point to the dramatic relief of Chicken Ridge and Military Ridge.