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1980 Map of Scranton

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Scranton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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The North Raccoon River winds through the northern half of this Greene County landscape, creating a wooded corridor that contrasts with the surrounding agricultural grid. Near its banks, local recreational and social hubs include Hyde County Park, which features a boat ramp and ski lift, and the Raccoon River Bible Camp. The town of Scranton serves as the primary settlement, positioned along the Chicago and North Western railroad. This rail line was central to the region's development, facilitating the movement of grain and goods from the local elevators.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the placement of the Scranton Cem and the more isolated Dillavou Cem, alongside the Friends Ch in Kendrick township. To the southwest, the Dunbar Slough and the surrounding Dunbar Slough State Wildlife Management Area reflect the preserved natural wetlands typical of this part of Iowa before widespread drainage. Several Gravel Pits along the river signify the local extractive industry providing materials for the county's road network.