1967 Map of Ash Creek

About this map

Ash Creek sits at the heart of this late-1960s survey, marking the intersection of the Rock River valley and a network of agricultural townships including Clinton and Kanaranzi. The landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of Elk Creek and its eponymous tributary, where the Illinois Central Railroad and Chicago and North Western Railroad once cut through the prairie to support local grain and livestock transport. Rural life is anchored by landmarks like School No 1839, Ebenezer Ch, and Eastside Cem near the state line. The map highlights the transition from Rock County, Minnesota, into Lyon County, Iowa, showing how the river’s course influenced settlement boundaries and the placement of early infrastructure like the local Gravel Pits.