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1967 Map of Currie

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Currie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Lake Shetek and its complex shoreline dominate the landscape of Murray County in this late 1960s study, revealing a region defined by recreational development and water management. The survey documents Lake Shetek State Park in detail, noting its infrastructure from the Lookout Tower and Fish Hatchery to organized youth areas like the Boy Scout Camp and Shetek Church Camp. These features, alongside Keeley Island and Loon Island, illustrate the lake's transition into a regional leisure hub.

To the south, the village of Currie sits at the headwaters of the Des Moines River, served by the Chicago and North Western railroad. The map records several drained or seasonal water bodies, including Mud Lakebed and Clear Lakebed, suggesting a history of land reclamation or natural recession. Local heritage is further anchored by Bethany Cem near Lake Sarah and several rural Gravel Pit operations that speak to the area's geological utility.