1972 Map of Dumont North

About this map

The Cedar River and Boylan Creek carve a path through the agricultural landscape of Butler County in the early 1970s. This survey documents the intersection of rail and river commerce, centered on the communities of Dumont and Aredale. The Chicago and North Western railroad provides a clear industrial backbone for the region, running parallel to the river valley and supporting local resource extraction at the Quarry and various Gravel Pits. Local genealogy is anchored by the Bennezette Ch in the northern townships and the Oak Hill Cem near the larger settlements. The map illustrates a highly organized rural structure, divided into the townships of Bennezette, Pittsford, and West Point, where small tributaries like Parmentar Creek and Kitson Creek feed into the main waterway system.