1979 Map of Butler Center

About this map

Butler Center and Allison anchor this landscape during the late 1970s, illustrating the agricultural and water-management patterns of Butler County. The West Fork Cedar River winds through the central portion of the map, feeding into the expansive Big Marsh State Wildlife Area. This wetland feature includes multiple water-control structures such as a floodgate, indicating a managed ecological environment. The transition from the rural village of Butler Center to the more developed edge of Allison is visible through the placement of civic infrastructure, including the northern Fairground and local sewage disposal ponds. For genealogists, the map provides precise locations for several burial grounds, including Allison Cem, Butler Center Cem, and Monroe Cem. The transportation network is defined by the C & N W railroad line and a system of creeks like Kilson Creek and Johnson Creek that drain the surrounding townships.