1964 Map of Orange City

About this map

Orange City serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s agricultural landscape, situated at the intersection of the Holland and West Branch townships. The map illustrates a meticulously gridded prairie landscape defined by the drainage of the Floyd River and its tributaries, including the West Branch Floyd River. Institutional and community life is visible in the town's layout, featuring a High Sch and dedicated Sewage Disposal infrastructure, while the outlying County Home reflects regional social services of the era. North of the city, the small settlement of Middleburg is documented with its own Middleburg Cem, providing a precise look at rural settlement patterns before further modernization. The presence of the Orange City Slough winding toward the main townsite highlights the essential relationship between the local topography and the development of this Sioux County community.