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1975 Map of Collins

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of Collins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The town of Collins sits at the intersection of rural agriculture and mid-century transit, serving as a hub for the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad which cuts across the landscape. The surrounding terrain is defined by its drainages, including the prominent Indian Creek and Wolf Creek, which carve through the townships of New Albany and Collins. Local history is anchored by the Collins Cem near the town center and Mound Cem to the northwest.

Conservation and recreation areas appear as notable interruptions to the grid of section lines, with the Hickory Grove County Park containing Hickory Grove Lake in the northwest corner. To the east, the Hendrickson Marsh State Hunting Area marks a significant wetland environment along Willow Creek. This 1970s survey illustrates a landscape of carefully managed water resources, including Sewage Disposal Ponds and various small creeks that sustain the region's agricultural character.