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1985 Map of Beloit

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Beloit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Waconda Lake and the Glen Elder State Wildlife Area dominate the northern landscape of North Central Kansas in this mid-1980s survey. The region is defined by the forks of the Solomon River, with the North Fork Solomon River and South Fork Solomon River converging near the prominent settlement of Beloit. This era shows a mature agricultural and transport network, featuring a dense grid of section roads and several active rail lines, including the Missouri Pacific RR and the Union Pacific RR.

Local infrastructure is represented by a variety of rural hubs and small-scale industry, such as the numerous quarries scattered throughout the territory. Notable landmarks include the State Girls School near Beloit and several regional aviation strips like Lincoln Airfield and the Tipton Landing Strip. Settlements such as Sylvan Grove, Lucas, and Downs serve as focal points for the surrounding farmsteads and rural townships.