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1978 Map of Shenandoah East

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Shenandoah East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The East Nishnabotna River carves a broad valley through the Iowa landscape, anchoring the settlement patterns of Page County in the late 1970s. The town of Essex serves as a northern hub, defined by its Burlington Northern rail connection and proximity to the Municipal Airport. Further south, the map reveals a concentrated civic center featuring the City Hall, Post Office, and local schools like Broad St Sch.

Genealogical interest is found in the rural cemeteries, including Hadden Cem, Essex Cem, and Rose Hill Cem, which sit atop the higher ground between the river and Tarkio Creek. The industrial footprint of the era is visible in the various Sandpits along the river banks and the presence of the Radio Towers (KMA). The map also preserves the path of the Norfolk and Western Old Grade, marking a shift in the regional transportation network.