1971 Map of Orchard

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The Cedar River meanders sharply through this North Iowa landscape, marking the transition from the rolling uplands of West Lincoln and Cedar townships into the northern reaches of Floyd. The small community of Orchard serves as a central point of interest, situated near the Illinois Central railroad line. This 1971 field-checked survey highlights a predominantly agricultural region interspersed with significant conservation and recreational areas, including Idlewild State Park and a State Wildlife Management Area along the riverbanks. Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through detailed locations of several rural burial grounds such as Tucker Cem, Dudley Cem, and Calvary Cem. The landscape is also marked by small-scale industrial activity, evidenced by a Quarry and various Quarries located near the drainage of Skunk Creek and Rock Creek.