1954 Map of Waterloo

About this map

The Cedar River and its major tributaries, including the Shell Rock River and the West Fork Cedar River, anchor the eastern landscape where the growing industrial centers of Waterloo and Cedar Falls dominate. This mid-century survey reveals a highly organized agricultural interior, defined by a dense grid of section lines and an extensive rail network featuring the Chicago and North Western and Illinois Central Gulf lines. These railroads connect numerous smaller rural hubs such as Grundy Center, Hampton, and Webster City.