1971 Map of Tripoli NW

About this map

The Wapsipinicon River meanders through the northeastern corner of this Iowa landscape, defining the agricultural character of the region during the early 1970s. This survey spans the border of Chickasaw and Bremer Counties, encompassing the townships of Chickasaw, Dayton, Bradford, and Richland. The small settlement of Republic stands as a focal point in Richland Township, while the surrounding countryside is marked by a network of drainage features like Etter Creek, Horton Creek, and Twomile Cr. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies specific landmarks such as Cagley Cem and Township Cem, which offer physical touchpoints for families tied to these rural townships. The landscape is primarily shaped by its hydrology and section-line roads, with small-scale industrial features like a Gravel Pit hinting at local resource extraction amidst the farmlands.