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1963 Map of Sioux City North

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Sioux City North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Big Sioux River and the Floyd River define the industrial and civic landscape of this northern Iowa region, where the Sioux City Corporate Boundary meets the hills of Plymouth County. The urban density of Sioux City and the neighboring North Sioux City is set against the natural elevation of Mt Lucia and the sprawling grounds of Stone State Park. This period shows a community deeply invested in education and spiritual life, evidenced by the numerous institutions such as Briar Cliff College, Trinity College, and several parochial schools including Blessed Sacrament Sch and St Boniface Sch.

Infrastructure like the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad and the Illinois Central lines highlight the importance of the rail-and-river economy. Land use is varied, from the active flight paths at Graham Field to the quiet reaches of Logan Park Cemetery and Calvary Cemetery. Named roads like Broken Kettle Road and Memorial Drive cut through the rugged topography, connecting the residential neighborhoods of Riverside to the northern rural outskirts.