Map showing location of lands belonging to the Iowa Rail Road Land Company Iowa Falls, and Sioux City R.R. Land Company Sioux City, and Pacific Land Company & Elkhorn Land Company, J. T. McAlvin, Del. I.R.R. Land Department, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1871. The expansion and development of the railroad in Iowa opened the state for settlement, created towns along the line, contributed to the growth of agricultural and stock farms by taking products to market, contributed to the growth of service industries such as hotels and restaurants by bringing travelers and settlers to communities. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-Geo. 9-12.24 Iowans Influence Iowa Environment and 4th grade SS 4.25 Technological Changes in a lesson on maps created for railway use. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
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