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1973 Map of Prairieburg

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Prairieburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Prairieburg and Waubeek anchor this Linn County landscape, where the Wapsipinicon River and Buffalo Creek converge. The topography of the early 1970s reveals a quiet agricultural region defined by its watercourses and small rural hubs. An Old Railroad Grade cuts through Boulder township, marking the legacy of earlier transportation networks that once connected these dairy-farming communities. Several family and community burial sites, including Prairieburg-Boulder Cem and St Josephs Cem, provide essential data points for genealogical research in this part of eastern Iowa.

The presence of Camp Wakomda and Camp Waubeek along the river bluffs suggests a transition toward recreational land use alongside traditional farming. Further south, Jordans Grove and Hazel Knoll stand as small named locales, while scattered Quarry operations indicate the local extraction of stone from the river valley. The map meticulously records the intersection of Jackson, Boulder, and Maine townships, offering a clear view of the property lines and rural infrastructure during this period.