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1953 Map of De Witt

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of De Witt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Wapsipinicon River forms a natural border between Clinton County and Scott County at the southern edge of this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by the intersection of the Chicago And Northwestern railroad and the growing city of De Witt. While the town center features a concentrated grid including a Hospital and local Fairgrounds, the surrounding countryside is dotted with rural educational and civic landmarks like Unity School and Lincoln School.

Surface drainage across the prairie is managed by a network of waterways including Silver Creek and Ames Creek, while a Railroad Grade cutting through the northern sections indicates the evolving transportation infrastructure of the era. Genealogists will find value in the placement of Elmwood Cemetery and Smith Cemetery, providing a precise look at the settlement patterns of Orange and Butler townships during this period of post-war development.