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2023 Map of Airlie North

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Airlie North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Lewisville and Airlie anchor the southern portion of this landscape, where agricultural tradition meets the winding waterways of Polk County. The terrain is defined by the convergence of the Luckiamute River and the Little Luckiamute River, a hydrological system that supported numerous small reservoirs such as McGuire Reservoir, Ratzlaff Reservoir, and Buchanan Reservoir. These water sources, combined with the sheltered topography of Cooper Hollow and Gilliam Swale, illustrate the region’s long-standing reliance on irrigation and local water management for its valley farms.

Local history is preserved in sites like the Hart Riggs Cem and Butler Davidson Cem, which offer significant value for genealogists tracing early settler families. Transportation and light aviation also leave their mark on the area, evidenced by the presence of Marr Field and the JPM Airport. From the heights of Fishback Hill to the lowlands along Jont Creek and Dry Creek, the map provides a contemporary record of a rural community defined by its rivers and family-held lands.