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1969 Map of Blaine

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Blaine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Glacial topography and a dense network of kettle lakes define this corner of Portage County, where the small settlement of Blaine serves as a central landmark. The landscape is etched with the remnants of the ice age, featuring a cluster of water bodies including Wolf Lake, Boelter Lake, and Fountain Lake. Local history and genealogy are anchored by scattered rural institutions such as St Patricks Ch and several burial grounds, including Hillside Cem and Buena Vista Cem.

A distinct pattern of agricultural land use is visible, broken by the winding courses of Emmons Creek and Murry Creek. The map also captures the path of the C & NW railroad corridor and the local Townhall, providing a detailed view of the township's civic and transport infrastructure during the late 1960s. Red dashed lines across the fields indicate fence and field lines, offering a rare level of detail for researchers studying historical land boundaries and property divisions.