1982 Map of Oskaloosa
USGS Topo · Published 1982About this map
Lake Red Rock and the winding Des Moines River anchor this southeast Iowa landscape, which by the early 1980s was defined by its agricultural grid and a robust network of railways and public lands. The region is home to established academic centers like Ottumwa Heights College and specialized outdoor areas, including the Miami Lake State Game Management Area and Lake Keomah State Park. A diverse rail economy is evident through the presence of the Burlington Northern and the Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific lines, facilitating the movement of resources through towns like What Cheer and Sigourney. While the terrain is largely shaped by the Skunk River and English River systems, local industry is marked by a Strip Mine south of Oskaloosa and a cluster of regional airfields including Vander Wiel Airport and Pella Municipal Airport.
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