1967 Map of Adrian

About this map

Adrian stands as a significant rail hub in Nobles County during the late 1960s, situated at the junction of the Chicago and North Western railroad and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific. The landscape is defined by the townships of Lismore, Larkin, Westside, and Olney, where agricultural life is punctuated by numerous Gravel Pits and local institutions. Genealogists will find several burial grounds of interest, including the St Adrian Cem south of the city and St Anthonys Cem near the northern boundary. The drainage of the prairie is marked by the winding paths of Kanaranzi Creek and Elk Creek, which flow through the rolling terrain toward the East Branch. The presence of the Sewage Disposal Ponds near the rail lines reflects the municipal infrastructure supporting the area's growth at this time.