1972 Map of Riceville

About this map

Riceville sits at the intersection of agricultural industry and regional transit, straddling the Mitchell Co Howard Co line in northern Iowa. During the early 1970s, the community’s layout is defined by the Chicago and North Western railroad corridor and its proximity to the Wapsipinicon River. The surrounding landscape is divided into the townships of Jenkins, Jamestown, Douglas, and Afton, reflecting a well-established rural survey grid. Notable local landmarks include Lake Hendricks with its associated picnic area and the small Mosher Airport to the northwest. For those researching family history, several burial grounds are scattered across the quadrangle, including Township Cem, Calvary Cem, St Peters Cem, and the more southern Reckner Cem. The presence of Dishinger and numerous gravel pits highlights the local infrastructure and smaller settlements that supported the farming economy of the era.