1961 Map of Circleville

About this map

Circleville serves as the primary hub in this early 1960s topographic survey, which spans the border of Nemaha Co Jackson Co. The landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of several winding waterways, including Spring Creek, Mosquito Creek, and Straight Creek. The Missouri Pacific railroad cuts through the northeastern corner, indicating the vital transit corridor connecting small prairie communities. In Liberty and Jefferson townships, the map reveals a rural social infrastructure, noting the Grange Hall and Pleasant Grove Ch. Local industry is represented by a Gravel Pit, while the Circleville Cem provides a focal point for genealogical research. This map offers a clear view of the land before significant modern development, showing the distribution of farmsteads and the precise contours of the creek valleys.