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1971 Map of Readlyn

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Readlyn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Wapsipinicon River meanders through the heart of the eastern Iowa landscape, defining the character of the terrain between Dayton and Franklin townships. This 1971 survey captures the town of Readlyn at a moment when the Chicago and North Western railroad still served as a primary transportation artery through Maxfield. The rural surroundings are densely dotted with genealogical landmarks, including St Matthews Ch and several burial grounds like Grove Hill Cem and the combined Immanuel Sch Cem.

Public recreation and conservation areas are anchored by the Seven Bridges County Park and Siggelkov Access County Park, situated along the river's wooded banks. The map also documents the agricultural and industrial infrastructure of the era, from the Gravel Pits in the north to the Radio Tower (KGLO-TV), illustrating the shift toward modern utility and communications in a traditional farming region.