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1982 Map of Biscay

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Biscay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Biscay sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in the early 1980s, where the winding South Fork Crow River cuts through Hassen Valley and Rich Valley. The map reveals a highly managed hydrological system, where Co Ditch No 26 and Co Ditch No 27 drain the surrounding fields into the river system. This area, primarily characterized by glacial depressions and wetlands, is dotted with numerous small bodies of water including Lake Mary, Ryan Lake, and Clear Lake.

Rural infrastructure is well-documented, featuring small aviation facilities like Duast Landing Strip and Ewald Landing Strip, alongside several gravel extraction sites. Religious and educational landmarks, such as St Johns Ch, Emmanuel Cem, and the Vo-Tech Inst near Hutchinson, provide essential anchor points for local genealogy and history. The township boundaries of Sumter and Glencoe further define the political geography of this McLeod County region.