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1972 Map of St. Joseph

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of St. Joseph
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The East Fork Des Moines River defines the landscape of this northern Iowa region, winding through the townships of Riverdale and Delana as it flows toward the Kossuth Co Humboldt Co border. Small rural communities like St Joseph and the rail-stop at Galbraith punctuate a landscape primarily dedicated to agriculture and resource extraction, evidenced by several Gravel Pits along the riverbanks. The Chicago and North Western railroad cuts a diagonal line across the northern sections, serving as a primary corridor for transit and trade during the early 1970s.

Water management is prominent throughout the terrain, with a network including the Lotts Creek and numerous segments of Drainage Ditch infrastructure designed to support the surrounding farmland. Genealogists and local historians will find the Union Cem near the southern boundary, while landmarks such as a Landing Strip in Sherman and a Radio Tower near the Sewage Disp Ponds reflect the region's mid-century utility and infrastructure.