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1968 Map of Arlington

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Arlington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The prairie landscape of eastern Kingsbury County is defined here by a network of glacial lakes and the crossing of two major rail lines. Arlington sits at the junction of the Great Northern and Chicago and North Western railroads, serving as a hub for the surrounding agricultural townships of Denver and Spring Lake. The terrain is dotted with significant water bodies including the expansive Lake Whitewood and the Twin Lakes to the east, while the Tenneboe Slough cuts through the central sections.

Rural life in the late 1960s is evidenced by several community landmarks, such as the Townhall and local houses of worship like Lake Whitewood Ch and Spring Lake Ch. Genealogists will find value in the clearly marked burial grounds, including Arlington Cem, Nordland Cem, and Pleasant View Cem. The presence of the Radio Tower (KESD-TV) and an extensive Pipeline indicates the modernization of the region's infrastructure during this era.