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1960 Map of Allen

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Allen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Allen and Quincy anchor this 1960 landscape along the Branch Co Hillsdale Co line, where the New York Central railroad corridor parallels the primary east-west road. The terrain is defined by a series of kettle lakes and meandering waterways, including Duck Lake, Hemlock Lake, and the southern reaches of Long Lake and Carpenter Lake. These water bodies are connected by a network of small streams like South Branch Hog Creek and Soap Creek.

Local rural life is well-documented through social and educational landmarks, including the Jordan Sch near Stringtown, the Community Hall, and the Grange Hall situated near Lake Cem. The southern portion of the map transition into the township of Reading, featuring the North Reading Ch and Camp Selah. The presence of a small Gravel Pit and a dedicated Landing Field near the western boundary suggests a mix of local industry and early general aviation infrastructure during this mid-century period.