1979 Map of Palmer

About this map

Palmer serves as the primary hub of this Iowa agricultural landscape, situated at the junction of the Rock Island and Pacific and Chicago and North Western railroads. The town's religious and community roots are evident through the presence of St Johns Ch, St Joseph Cem, and St Johns Cem. The surrounding Pocahontas County terrain is defined by a sophisticated water management system of drainage ditches, such as Ditch No 189 and Ditch No 118, which support the intensive farming across the townships of Roosevelt, Lincoln, and Bellville. Natural waterways like Lizard Creek and its North Branch wind through the grid, while Lizard Lake County Park offers a preserved natural area amidst the cultivated fields. A lone Townhall and several well sites further detail the rural infrastructure during the late 1970s.