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1978 Map of Wales

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Wales
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The agrarian landscape of Montgomery County unfolds in this late 1970s survey, centered on the settlement of Wales. The area is defined by the drainage systems of Walnut Creek, Little Indian Creek, and Crabapple Creek, which carve through the townships of Lincoln and Garfield. In the southern portion of the map, transportation infrastructure reflects both active and retired networks, with the Burlington Northern line running near an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to earlier rail alignments in the region.

Community life is anchored by landmarks such as Gomer Cem, Stratton Sch, and the small clusters at McPherson and Hawthorne. On the southeastern edge, modern development is visible through the Red Oak Municipal Airport and a Drive-in Theater. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of traditional farm life and the mid-century infrastructure required to support these rural Iowa communities.