1982 Map of Appleton

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Strip mines dominate the northeastern landscape of this Knox County quadrangle, where industrial excavations sit adjacent to recreational developments like Manson Heights Lake and Peterson Lake. The small settlement of Appleton serves as a central point along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which cuts through Persifer township. Family history researchers will find several well-preserved burial grounds including Westfall Cem, Van Gilder Cem, and Russell Cem, alongside the local landmark of Maxey Chapel. The drainage of North Creek and Middle Creek defines the local topography, while the Burlington Northern line establishes a major transportation corridor across the southern half of the sheet, reflecting the region's long-standing reliance on rail infrastructure to move both agricultural and mineral products.