1979 Map of Breton
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1979 Map of Breton

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Breton stands as the central point of activity in this High Plains landscape, situated along the tracks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of the North Fork Solomon River in the south and the winding course of Prairie Dog Creek across the northern sections, with Dog Creek adding further texture to the prairie surface. These watercourses have long dictated the layout of the land, visible here through the established township boundaries of Wendell, Lacey, Smith, North Randall, and Menlo. Aside from the rail corridor and the scattered infrastructure of a Gravel Pit, the land remains primarily agricultural. The inclusion of the Roadside Park near the railroad indicates the importance of transportation and transit in Thomas County during the late 1970s.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1979
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.13 x 27.11 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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