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1985 Map of Union Center NW

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Union Center NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Merrill stands as the primary hub of activity in this section of Plymouth County, situated where the Floyd River and its accompanying Levee systems dictate the local geography. The landscape is defined by a dense intersection of mid-century rail infrastructure, including the Chicago and North Western, the Burlington Northern, and the Illinois Central Gulf lines that converge near the river. This concentration of transport signifies the importance of the region as a shipping corridor for the surrounding agricultural townships of Washington, Stanton, and Lincoln.

Away from the rail lines, the map reveals the quieter rural life of the mid-1980s, marked by the small settlement of Neptune and several localized landmarks. Researchers can locate Trinity Ch in the south, along with the Stanton Cem and Lincoln Cem, providing specific points of interest for genealogical study. The terrain is deeply carved by numerous small waterways, such as Minnie Brook, Whiskey Creek, and Mink Cr, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Iowa plains.