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2010 Map of Gardner

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Gardner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Davids Creek meanders through this agricultural landscape, anchoring a network of rural settlements in Audubon County. The map documents the persistent layout of farming communities such as Gardner, Larland, Melville, and Conkling, which are linked by a precise grid of gravel and dirt roads. These thoroughfares, named after birds and local landmarks like Nighthawk Ave and Robin Ave, define the township's organization during the early 21st century.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Melville Township Cemetery in the northern section particularly significant for tracing family roots in the area. The drainage patterns of Crabapple Creek and Honey Creek illustrate the natural topography that dictated the placement of early homesteads and farmsteads. This survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure before significant modern redevelopment, preserving the names and locations of small crossroads that shaped the county's development.