1981 Map of St. Lucas

About this map

St Lucas serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape along the border of Winneshiek and Fayette Counties. The terrain is deeply carved by the Turkey River and Little Turkey River, creating a winding network of valleys and bluffs. Local religious and community life is anchored by landmarks like the St Anthony of Padua Chapel and the small Eden Cem, while recreational space is preserved at Gouldsburg County Park near the confluence of the river and Crane Creek. The map documents a rural Iowa economy heavily reliant on the land, evidenced by numerous quarries and sandpits interspersed between the townships of Jackson, Washington, Eden, and Auburn. Fine red dashed lines throughout the survey delineate field boundaries and fence lines as they appeared during the late 1970s photogrammetric check.