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1968 Map of Rock Valley

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Rock Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Rock River meanders through the northwest corner of Sioux County, Iowa, defining the landscape of Rock Valley during the late 1960s. This settlement is centered on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, which provided a critical connection for the agricultural economy. The town infrastructure of this era is clearly marked, including the High Sch, a Hospital, and the Rock Valley Municipal Airport located just south of the main residential grid.

Beyond the town limits, the terrain transitions into the townships of Garfield and Plato, where the land is carved by Dry Creek. Numerous Gravel Pits along the riverbanks suggest the importance of local material extraction for road building and industry. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies several significant locations including Valley View Cem and St Marys Cem, as well as a Gaging Station and Sewage Disposal facility that highlight the management of the river valley's resources.