1971 Map of Atlantic

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Atlantic serves as the regional hub at the confluence of the Nishnabotna River and Troublesome Creek. The town's grid is dense with civic infrastructure, including the Courthouse, City Hall, and the Armory. An industrial and transportation corridor follows the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, which arcs through the valley toward the smaller settlement of Marne in the west. Outside the city limits, the landscape transitions to the agricultural townships of Brighton and Pymosa. The distribution of rural landmarks like Buck Creek Ch and several district schools, such as Jackson Sch and Pymosa Sch, reflects a well-established farming community. Traces of older transit routes are still visible, notably the Old R R Grade near Marne, which contrasts with the modern Pipeline infrastructure and the Atlantic Municipal Airport that supported the area's mid-century growth.