1951 Map of Ogden

About this map

Agricultural reaches of central Iowa at mid-century are defined by the convergence of major rail lines and a network of rural school districts and small prairie towns. Grand Junction and Ogden serve as primary hubs, with the latter showing a dense street grid and sewage disposal infrastructure. The landscape is deeply carved by Buttrick Creek and Beaver Creek, where the terrain transitions from the open fields of Lost Grove to the namesake glacial feature at Pilot Mound. Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous rural landmarks, including the St Johns Ch, Amaqua Center Sch, and several isolated burial grounds such as Maas Cem and Benner Cem. Industrial activity is noted by several mine dumps and a Gravel Pit (Aban'd) near the Chicago North Western tracks.