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1963 Map of Abilene SW

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Abilene SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Turkey Creek carves a winding path through the central Dickinson County landscape, defining the topography of this agricultural region in the early 1960s. The map illustrates a rural society structured around local townships like Newbern, Logan, and Jefferson, where small community hubs provided essential services. Distinctive landmarks such as the Rural Center Sch and the Gaging Station on the creek indicate a well-organized rural infrastructure.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of religious and burial sites across the prairie, including the New Basel Ch and Ebenezer Ch. Several burial grounds, such as Farmington Cem and Belle Springs Cem, are clearly marked, providing precise locations for ancestral research. The presence of numerous Quarries along the creek bluffs suggests a local industry focused on the area's natural stone resources, contrasting with the surrounding fields and the elevated Ridge to the southeast.