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1966 Map of Brandon

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Brandon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Brandon serves as the central hub of this Douglas County landscape, situated along the Great Northern rail line in the mid-1960s. The region is defined by its glacial hydrology, featuring a dense network of water bodies including Chippewa Lake, Lobster Lake, and the smaller Whiskey Lake. These lakes are interspersed with numerous gravel pits and extensive National Wildlife Management Areas, reflecting a land use pattern split between resource extraction and environmental conservation.

Local genealogy and social history are anchored by several rural landmarks, such as East Moe Ch and West Moe Ch. The map provides specific locations for the Brandon Cem, Chippewa Cem, and Moe Heights Cem, offering essential data for researchers tracing family ties in the townships of Brandon, Moe, and Grand. The presence of multiple pipelines and a local substation indicates the modern infrastructure threading through this traditional lakeside community.