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1973 Map of Baileys Lake

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Baileys Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Baileys Lake and its surrounding wetlands anchor this prairie landscape in Clark County, reflecting the glacial geography of the region in the early 1970s. The area is defined by a traditional grid of rural townships including Ash, Woodland, and Garfield, where small-scale civic and social centers remain visible. Local landmarks such as the Townhall and Clark Center Ch with its adjacent Cem serve as primary identifiers for the agricultural community.

Transportation and recreation are prominent features, with the Chicago and North Western railroad corridor cutting across the southern plains. The northeastern corner is dedicated to conservation and public use at the Baileys Lake State Public Shooting Area, which includes a designated Picnic Area. This survey provides a clear look at the sparse settlement pattern of the era, from the small cluster at Baily to the isolated Radio Tower near the Lincoln township line.