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1979 Map of Dumont South

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Dumont South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Chicago and North Western railroad cuts a diagonal path through this rural landscape, connecting the town of Dumont in the northwest to Kesley in the southeast. This corridor follows the gentle topography defined by the West Fork Cedar River and its numerous tributaries, including Hartgrave Creek and Maynes Creek. The mapping of townships like Pittsford, Madison, and Ripley reveals a well-established grid of section lines and secondary roads punctuated by community landmarks.

Local history researchers will find several significant genealogical sites, including the Madison Cem and rural spiritual centers like Bethel Ch and Hitesville Ch. The presence of a Townhall and a centrally located Radio Tower suggests the civic and communicative hubs of the late 1970s. Industrial activity is noted through scattered Gravel Pits and a Quarry, reflecting the local extraction economy alongside traditional agriculture.