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1973 Map of Akron

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Akron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The town of Akron serves as the focal point of this 1970s survey, illustrating a well-organized prairie community defined by its transportation and agricultural infrastructure. The Burlington Northern railroad bisects the landscape, running parallel to the town's grid and supporting the local economy alongside the County Airport and the nearby Experimental Station (USDA). To the south of the main settlement, a Golf Course and Picnic Area reflect the community's established social spaces during this era.

Industrial development is visible through the East Akron Oil Field and the Red Wing Oil Field, which underscore the region's reliance on natural resource extraction. The presence of the Aqueduct and Twentytwo Slough in the northwest suggests the importance of water management in this high-plains environment. Other localized landmarks like the County Fairground and High Sch provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing the civic life of the Washington County area.