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1963 Map of Battle Creek

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Battle Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Battle Creek serves as the focal point of this Madison County survey, situated in the valley of the watercourse from which it takes its name. The surrounding landscape is defined by the Highland terrain to the west and the rolling sections of Fairview and Schoolcraft townships. This agricultural area was densely populated with rural infrastructure during the early 1960s, as evidenced by a high concentration of country schools including School No 23, School No 66, and School No 88.

Family and community heritage is deeply rooted here, with numerous small burial grounds and places of worship scattered across the townships. Genealogists can trace sites such as Allbery Cem, Union Cem, and Fairview Ch. To the south, North Taylor Creek meanders through the plains, while St Peters Sch stands as a landmark of the era's educational network before the consolidation of many rural school districts.