Cars Stuck in Muddy Road, 1924
Before hard-surfaced roads existed, cars easily became stuck in muddy rural roads. The 1924 edition of the "Official Road Guide to the Lincoln Highway" warned, "It is a folly to try to drive on Iowa dirt roads, during or immediately after a heavy rain. Time will not be saved by attempting it."
Photo courtesy of the Iowa Department of Transportation
Pathways
What is your Iowa pathway? Start your investigation by selecting a topic from the list above.
Media Artifacts
Navigation Tip:
Before digging in, check out how the page is organized. What are the main navigation buttons? What stays the same on every page?