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2016 Map of Gibbon

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Gibbon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Gibbon serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Sibley County, showing the intersection of local routes like CO Hwy 2 and CO Hwy 10. The map reveals a community deeply rooted in its local heritage, evidenced by a high concentration of burial sites including Gibbon Cem, Saint Willibrord Cem, and Augustana Cem. These landmarks, along with Saint Peter's Evangelical Cem, suggest a history of distinct denominational or community settlements throughout the township.

The surrounding terrain is defined by an intricate network of engineered waterways and natural depressions, where agriculture and hydrology meet. Major drainage systems like Judicial Ditch Number Eight and County Ditch Number Thirtyone cut through the section lines, while natural features like Eightmile Cr and the Alkali Lakebed indicate the area's variable water table. In the southern reach, the marshy margins of Swan Lake provide a sharp contrast to the precise grid of county roads and section boundaries.