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1965 Map of Sigourney

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Sigourney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Sigourney serves as a prominent hub of activity in the mid-1960s, defined by its central Courthouse, City Hall, and the convergence of two major rail lines: the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific. The surrounding landscape is characterized by the meandering Skunk River and its tributary, the North Skunk River, which carve through the townships of Van Buren, Sigourney, and both West Lancaster and East Lancaster.

Rural life is evidenced by a network of family-named landmarks and essential community sites, such as the St Marys Sch and the County Farm. The map's detail extends to local infrastructure like the Waterworks and Sigourney Airport, while numerous burial sites including Conner Cem and Pennington Cem provide valuable touchpoints for genealogical research. The presence of the Lake Keomah State County Park in the northwest corner highlights the area's established recreational spaces.