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1961 Map of Galesburg

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Galesburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Kalamazoo River frontage and the expansive waters of Morrow Lake dominate the southern landscape of this mid-century survey. The area around Galesburg and East Comstock shows a mix of industrial and institutional development, including a Powerplant, Sewage Disposal facilities, and the County Infirmary. This transition between industrial utility and natural preservation is highlighted by the presence of Indian Mounds on Rowe Island and the Bill Johnson Boy Scout Camp near the shores of Sherman Lake.

Transportation networks define the region's character, from the Penn Central rail lines to the specialized Gull Lake Spillway RR in the north. Rural life is evidenced by numerous family and community landmarks like Shatter Cemetery and Hoover School. The map also captures local aviation history with the Waddle Landing Field, set amidst a landscape punctuated by glacial lakes such as Gull Lake and Campbell Lake.