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1967 Map of Finley

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

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Finley stands as the primary hub in this late-1960s survey of Steele County, where the Great Northern railroad cuts a sharp diagonal through the prairie landscape. The area is characterized by a high density of rural cemeteries and localized landmarks that reveal the settlement patterns of the region. Distinctive sites such as Ostervold Ch and Ebenezer Cem are scattered across the townships of Sharon, Westfield, and Finley.

Waterways like Beaver Creek and the Middle Branch Goose River provide the primary drainage for the agricultural lands. Modern infrastructure of the era is evident in the Finley Airport and a prominent Radio Tower, while a U S Military Res occupies a specific parcel west of the main townsite. This map serves as an excellent resource for researchers tracing family history through the numerous burial grounds, including Gilbertson Cem and Westfield Cem.