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1953 Map of Beloit

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Beloit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Beloit serves as a significant regional hub along the meandering Solomon River, characterized by a dense concentration of civic and educational institutions. This 1950s survey shows the town’s grid established north of the river, anchored by the Courthouse and Po, with several schools including High Sch, Field Sch, and St Johns High Sch. A notable feature is the State Girls School campus situated on the northwestern edge of the community.

Transportation patterns define the landscape, with the Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific railroads converging near the river bend. The surrounding Mitchell County countryside is dotted with rural educational sites like School No 3 and Hyde Sch, while the natural topography is shaped by the river's deep oxbows and tributaries like Plum Creek and Lebanon Creek. This map captures the town before major modernization, showing the original layout of Chautauqua Park and the prominent Elmwood Cem.