1956 Map of Sherrill

About this map

The Little Maquoketa River carves a deep path through the rolling hills of Dubuque County, where the 1950s landscape is defined by its rural school system and the engineering of the Chicago Great Western railroad. Prominent landmarks like Sherrill Mound overlook the village of Sherrill, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with neighborhood centers such as East Rickardsville, Five Points, and Budd. The settlement pattern reveals a transition in rural education, shown through numerous named schoolhouses including Cedar Ridge Sch and the Mangold Sch (Abandoned). The topography is further marked by deep ravines like Steer Hollow and Mangold Hollow, while the river is crossed by local infrastructure such as Redford Bridge. This survey captures the county's townships—Jefferson, Peru, Center, and Dubuque—just as the rural community was shifting toward larger centers like Asbury.