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1965 Map of South English

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

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

South English serves as the central hub of this mid-1960s Iowa landscape, where two major rail lines once intersected. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific runs through the northern section, while the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific passes directly through the town, illustrating the high density of rail infrastructure in English River and Liberty townships during this era.

Rural life is anchored by local religious and community landmarks, including the Brethren Ch and Mennonite Ch, which reflect the area's cultural heritage. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the South English River and its tributaries like Troublesome Creek and German Creek. Genealogists will find value in the precise locations of the South English Cem, Pleasant Hill Cem, and Lafayette Cem, while a lone Quarry in Plank township points to small-scale local industry.