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1955 Map of Buena Vista NE, 1959 Print
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1955 Map of Buena Vista NE

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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Pine Knot Creek and its many tributaries carve a network of ridges across this mid-century landscape in Marion County. The rural character of the era is defined by a high density of country churches and small cemeteries, which served as the primary social and spiritual hubs for the dispersed farming population. Points of interest like New Home Ch and Bethany Ch are connected by a web of unimproved dirt roads, indicating a localized economy still deeply tied to the land. The presence of the Rowland Tower suggests the importance of fire observation or telecommunications in this heavily wooded area. To the south, Heards Lakes and various crossings such as the Ford on Hardage Creek highlight how local travel was still dictated by natural watercourses before modern bridge infrastructure became ubiquitous.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain