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1978 Map of Calvert

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Calvert
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Prairie Dog Creek winds through the northern half of this Norton County landscape, serving as the primary geographic corridor for both transportation and local institutions in the late 1970s. The Chicago Rock Island and Northern Pacific railroad follows the creek valley, connecting the settlement of Calvert to the surrounding prairie. A notable concentration of infrastructure is visible at the Norton State Hospital, which occupies a significant site along the northern banks of the creek.

The map reveals the agricultural and utility-driven character of the plains, with township boundaries like Center, Emmett, Belle Plain, and Orange organizing the terrain. Waterways such as Walnut Creek, Wildcat Creek, and Big Timber Creek create natural drainage patterns across the sections. Local developments, including a Golf Course and the Radio Tower (KNBI), indicate the area's growth beyond its rural roots while industrial activities are marked by multiple Sandpit locations near the Calvert siding.