1957 Map of Taylor

About this map

The rolling agricultural landscape of rural Pottawattamie County is defined by the drainage basins of Silver Creek and its tributaries, Little Silver Creek and Middle Silver Creek. Surveyed for the development of the Missouri River Basin, this map documents a transitional period in rural education, where active sites like Center Sch and School No 2 exist alongside several decommissioned facilities, including School No 1 (Abandoned) and School No 3 (Abandoned). The northern edge is anchored by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad line, which cuts across the terrain of York township. Central to the community of Washington township is Fairview Ch, a local landmark that serves as a focal point for the surrounding farmstead network. The map's detail provides a clear view of mid-century township boundaries and the intricate system of small creek crossings that shaped local travel before the modernization of the county road system.