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1980 Map of Vail

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Vail
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The East Boyer River valley forms the primary axis of this western Iowa landscape, where the town of Vail serves as the central hub. Tracing the river's path, the Chicago and North Western railroad cuts a straight line through the territory, highlighting the importance of rail transport for the agricultural townships of Milford, Westside, and Stockholm. The map reveals a rural landscape defined by a grid of farm roads and small creeks such as Rocky Run and Miller Creek.

Genealogists and local historians will find several burial grounds noted, including King Cem in the northwest and St Anns Cem just south of town. Notable infrastructure includes the Lenz Landing Strip in the southeast and the municipal Sewage Disposal Ponds near the riverbank. This survey captures the region as it transitioned into the late 20th century, balancing traditional grain-belt geography with modern utility features like the WT tower and local Gravel Pit operations.