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1967 Map of Balaton SW

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Balaton SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The agricultural grid of Murray County defines the landscape of this 1960s survey, where the intersection of water conservation and prairie drainage is clearly visible. The region is characterized by significant natural depressions like Bear Lakebed and Great Oasis Lakebed, alongside numerous designated conservation zones including the Tutt State Wildlife Management Area and Klinker State Wildlife Management Area. These areas reflect a transition toward managed wildlife habitats in a heavily farmed township system.

Transportation and community infrastructure are marked by the presence of the C & N W railroad corridor and local landmarks such as Ellsborough Ch. The landscape is further modified by extensive water management systems, including County Ditch No 20 and Judicial Ditch No 14, which channel water toward Beaver Creek. The presence of several Gravel Pits and Gravel Pits points to the local materials used for road construction across the townships of Ellsborough, Skandia, and Cameron.