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1966 Map of Peosta

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Peosta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

New Melleray Abbey anchors the southern portion of this mid-century landscape, situated near the headwaters of Catfish Creek. The map documents a rural Iowa community structured by religious and civic landmarks, including Centralia Ch, St Johns Sch, and the County Home near Julien. The terrain is characterized by the distinct elevation of Table Mound and the winding valleys of Swiss Valley Creek and the Little Maquoketa River.

Industrial and transit influences are evident through the paths of the Chicago Great Western and Illinois Central railroads, which facilitated movement through small hubs like Graf and Peosta. Notable for genealogists, the survey meticulously identifies local burial sites such as Lutheran Cem and several unnamed Cem locations. A network of field and fence lines, captured through 1964 aerial photography, provides a detailed look at the agricultural footprint of Dubuque County during this period.