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1973 Map of Quasqueton

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

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Wapsipinicon River carves a winding path through this Buchanan County landscape, dictating the development of riverside settlements and recreation areas. Near the sharp river curve at Boies Bend, the village of Quasqueton serves as a local focal point, featuring an Old RR Grade and distinctive Sewage Disposal Ponds near its southern edge. The terrain is a mix of agricultural plots and protected areas like Three Elms County Park, while the northern portion of the map includes the eastern edge of Independence with its Hosp and Radio Tower (KOUR).

Transportation infrastructure defines the townships, from the Illinois Central Gulf rail line in the north to the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific tracks in the southwest. Historical markers of community life are scattered throughout, including the Pine Creek Mission Ch and the Wilson Cem. The presence of several Quarries and a Gravel Pit suggests the local importance of aggregate mining during this era of Iowa's development.