State Historical Society of Iowa

Farm Land in Monona, Iowa, May 1940

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This photo from 1940 shows the landscape of Monona, Iowa, which is located on the western side of the state.
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Vachon, John, "Western Iowa farm land. Monona County, Iowa," May 1940

Description

This photo from 1940 shows the landscape of Monona, Iowa, which is located on the western side of the state. This image shows farm land and the area is generally flat and wide open. There are some trees in the background, but mostly it is plowed farm land.    

Source-Dependent Questions

  • Describe the image. What appears to be in the foreground?
  • What do you think this land is used for?
  • Describe the landscape. What does it tell you about this place in western Iowa?
  • How does this image compare to the photos of workers in Costa Rica and merchants in the Sahara Desert? What do all three images have in common? How are they different?

Citation Information 

Vachon, John, "Western Iowa farm land. Monona County, Iowa," May 1940. Courtesy of Library of Congress