1971 Map of Plainfield

About this map

The town of Plainfield sits at the intersection of the Illinois Central railroad and the Cedar River, serving as a central hub in this 1971 topographical study. The landscape is defined by the parallel paths of the Cedar and the Shell Rock River, with the Chicago and North Western line cutting across the southwestern corner of Butler and Bremer counties. This era reveals a well-developed rural infrastructure, with small community anchors such as Pleasant Valley Ch and Antioch Ch providing local landmarks for genealogists. The map also traces the winding drainage of Beaver Creek and Horton Dry Cr Run, which feed into the primary river systems. In the southeast, Cedar Bend County Park and Spring Lake Cem mark the river's edge, highlighting the mix of recreational and historical sites along the water.