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1965 Map of Clarkfield NE

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Clarkfield NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Minnesota River and Chippewa River converge in a wide, alluvial valley that dominates the northern half of this mid-1960s survey. The landscape transitions from these winding watercourses to a highly engineered agricultural plain, marked by a sophisticated drainage network including County Ditch No 90 and Judicial Ditch No 23. These systems reflect the mid-century effort to maximize the productivity of the fertile prairie lands across Camp Release and Baxter townships.

Transportation infrastructure is centered on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, which cuts through the northeastern corner near the rivers. Local history is well-preserved through numerous rural markers, such as the German American Cem and St Petri Cem, alongside remnants of earlier educational districts like School No 839. The presence of a Landing Strip and multiple Gravel Pits suggests a localized economy rooted in both aviation and construction materials during this period.