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1973 Map of Walker

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Walker
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Walker serves as the primary hub of this agricultural region where the borders of Buchanan, Benton, and Linn Counties converge. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Wapsipinicon River in the northeast and several small tributaries including Sand Creek, Blue Creek, and Smith Creek. The town of Rowley sits in the northwest corner, while the small settlement of Spencers Grove is positioned further south, providing a detailed look at the rural township structures of Homer, Cono, Polk, and Grant during the early 1970s.

Transportation history is visible through the remnant of an Old Railroad Grade cutting through the center of the map. Local community life is anchored by several religious and educational sites, such as Sacred Heart Cemetery, St Marys Cemetery, and the Christian School. Industry in the area is largely tied to natural resources, evidenced by the scattered Gravel Pits and various municipal infrastructure like the Sewage Disposal Ponds near Walker.