1970 Map of Blencoe
USGS Topo · Published 1972About this map
The town of Blencoe serves as the focal point for this 1970 survey, situated within a highly engineered drainage landscape of the Missouri River floodplain. This era of Monona County history is defined by a sophisticated network of canals designed to manage agricultural water flow, including the Mc Neil Outlet Ditch, Cleghorn Ditch, and Mc Candless Ditch. Transportation and commerce are anchored by the Chicago and North Western railroad corridor and the then-modern Interstate 29. Local heritage landmarks are clearly marked, such as Graceland Cem and the Creswell Landing Strip, alongside natural features like Guard Lake. The map illustrates the transition from traditional rail-based settlement patterns to the high-speed highway era while maintaining a strict grid of field lines and property boundaries across the townships of Franklin, Belvidere, Sherman, and Sioux.
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