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1965 Map of Waukee

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Waukee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The confluence of the North Raccoon River and South Raccoon River anchors this mid-1960s landscape, where the waterways meet to form the main Raccoon River. This convergence defines the local topography, creating a corridor for major transportation lines including the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. The settlement of Van Meter sits at the junction of Bulger Creek and the river, showing its early importance as a rail stop equipped with a Gaging Station and nearby Gravel Pit operations.

Rural life in these Dallas and Madison County townships is marked by numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Ottarman Cem and Thornton Cem, which are often located on the bluffs overlooking the river valleys. To the north, the village of Ortonville serves the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line, while the growing town of Waukee is positioned along the Chicago and North Western tracks, illustrating the dense rail network that supported central Iowa's agricultural economy.