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1980 Map of Peoria

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Peoria
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Peoria community serves as the primary hub for this agricultural landscape, situated along the banks of Little Creek in the townships of Richland and Black Oak. The local social fabric is grounded by the Christian Sch and several family-named burial grounds like Appel Cem and Baldwin Cem. Natural water systems dominate the terrain, notably the winding South Skunk River, which is supported by a localized Fish Hatchery and several active quarries.

Heavy infrastructure is anchored by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, which cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle near Muchakinock Creek. This 1980s-era study reveals a persistent pattern of rural life, where small-scale industry like Gravel Pits exists alongside community centers such as the Lower Grove Community Ch, preserving a record of both the natural and built environments in rural Mahaska County.