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1973 Map of Ryan

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

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Ryan serves as the primary hub of this eastern Iowa landscape, situated along the Illinois Central railroad line. The surrounding rural townships, including Hazel Green and Boulder, are defined by a network of drainage systems like Buck Creek, Lime Creek, and Buffalo Creek. This 1973 survey reveals a blend of early infrastructure and modern utility, from the Old Railroad Grade in the south to the LeClere Landing Strip near the center of the quadrangle.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find several notable community landmarks, including Golden Ch and a collection of rural burial grounds such as Peace Cem, Calvary Cem, and Nugents Grove Cem. The border between Delaware County and Linn County bisects the southern portion of the map, illustrating how these administrative boundaries intersect with the natural terrain and the agricultural property lines that shape the region.