1965 Map of West Liberty

About this map

The town of West Liberty sits at a critical rail intersection in the mid-1960s, where the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad lines define the local economy and geography. This survey provides a detailed look at the agricultural landscape surrounding the settlement, marked by several rural burial grounds such as North Prairie Cem and South Prairie Cem. The presence of the South Prairie Grange Hall highlights the area's social and agricultural roots. The drainage pattern is dominated by the Wapsinonoc Creek and its branches, along with engineered features like Goshen Ditch and Wales Ditch that transformed the prairie for farming. Smaller clusters like Downey to the northwest remain connected to the rail line, while local recreation is represented by the West Liberty Country Club and the Fairground on the edge of town.