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1975 Map of Zearing

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of Zearing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Zearing serves as the primary hub of this Central Iowa landscape, situated at the intersection of Lincoln and Warren townships. The town's grid is clearly defined, featuring a local Park and the Cem on its northern edge. Water is a defining element of the local geography, with Minerva Creek winding through the northern townships of Concord and Grant, while Middle Minerva Creek flows just south of the main settlement.

A notable shift in the local infrastructure is visible via the Abandoned railroad corridors that once linked this agricultural community to wider markets. North of the town center, the Dakins Lake area, including the Dakins Lake Picnic Area, provides a dedicated space for recreation. The survey also identifies the Hubbard West Base and Hubbard East Base markers, along with a Radio Tower to the east, reflecting the technical and communication needs of the mid-1970s.