1969 Map of Pierson
USGS Topo · Published 1971About this map
Pierson serves as the primary settlement center within this 1969 topographic study, situated where the Illinois Central Railroad Grade cuts through the western Iowa landscape. The map reveals a highly organized rural infrastructure, with townships like Garfield, Grand Meadow, and Union defined by a network of section roads and small-scale community landmarks. Local history is anchored by several rural institutions, including the Grand Meadow Sch and Meadow Star Ch, alongside multiple burial grounds such as Greenwood Cem and Good Hope Cem. The terrain is shaped by the drainage patterns of Buffalo Creek and Pierson Creek, eventually leading to the wider valley of the Little Sioux River in the southeast corner. This area’s economic character is visible through features like a local Golf Course and a Gravel Pit near the river, reflecting a mix of recreation and resource extraction.
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