1964 Map of Sheldon

About this map

The Floyd River and its various tributaries, including Little Floyd River and Wolf Creek, define the landscape of northwest Iowa where Sioux and O'Brien Counties meet. This mid-1960s survey documents Sheldon as a thriving regional hub, marked by a dense grid of city streets and several key community institutions such as City Hall, the Community Hospital, and East School. The town's significance as a transportation and industrial center is evidenced by the intersection of three major railroads: the Chicago and North Western, the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific, and the Illinois Central. Beyond the city limits, the landscape transitions into a systematic pattern of agricultural sections, dotted with numerous Gravel Pits and local landmarks like the Sheldon Country Club and the small settlement of Ritter near the northern boundary. Genealogists will find the three local cemeteries—St Patricks, East Lawn, and St Paul—useful for locating historic family plots in the area.