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1951 Map of Ogden

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Ogden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Ogden and Grand Junction anchor this 1951 survey, illustrating the agricultural and industrial character of central Iowa across portions of Boone, Greene, and Webster Counties. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Des Moines River and a dense network of water bodies, including Beaver Creek and Hardin Creek. Local history is preserved in the placement of numerous rural institutions such as the Amaqua Center School and St Johns Ch.

Industrial activity is evident through features like the Mine Dumps near Harrison Sch and several gravel pits, reflecting the extraction economy of the mid-20th century. The transportation infrastructure of the era is prominently displayed, with the Chicago and North Western and the Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern railroads connecting small communities like Boxholm, Lanyon, and Pilot Mound. These rail lines were vital arteries for moving grain and coal from the surrounding prairie townships.