1979 Map of Unique

About this map

The aptly named settlement of Unique anchors this rural landscape along the border of Humboldt and Webster counties in the late 1970s. This agricultural terrain is defined by the winding course of the Des Moines River in the northeast corner and a network of drainages including Indian Creek, Deer Creek, and Bass Creek. The map provides a detailed view of local infrastructure just north of the county line, featuring the Humboldt Municipal Airport and recreational spaces like Lake Nokomis, the adjacent Golf Course, and Joe Sheldon County Park. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by the location of Township Cem and Our Saviours Cem, alongside several gravel pits and quarries that speak to the region's underlying geology and industry. The map captures a moment when small unincorporated communities and farmstead grids remained the primary social organization for the townships of Avery, Rutland, and Corinth.