Thompson stands as the primary hub of this north-central Iowa landscape, defined by a grid of agricultural section roads and the meandering paths of Buffalo Creek and Little Buffalo Creek. The town is well-documented with its Thompson Post Office and the nearby Rose Hill Cemetery to the west. Farther south, the small community of Mount Valley sits along 60th Ave, offering a clear point of reference for genealogists tracking family origins in Winnebago County. The map provides a detailed view of the rural infrastructure at this time, including the Halverson Landing Strip and a cluster of burial sites like Linden Cemetery and Linden Township Cemetery. The terrain is characterized by subtle drainage patterns like Pike Run, which cuts through the northeastern corner near the township line.
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1954 · Mason City
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1957 · Mason City
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1958 · Mason City
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1972 · Buffalo Center
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1972 · Buffalo Center SW
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1972 · Forest City
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1972 · Buffalo Center NE
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1972 · Hayfield
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1972 · Crystal Lake
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1972 · Vinje
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