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1955 Map of Gould NW, 1957 Print
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1955 Map of Gould NW

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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Small-scale coal operations and an intricate system of irrigation ditches define the Jackson County landscape in the mid-1950s. The region's economy is clearly etched into the terrain, where several localized mines such as Manning Coal Mines, Sudduth Coal Mine, and Capron Coal Mine sit tucked into the draws. Water management is the other primary human imprint here, seen through a dense network of man-made waterways including the Michigan Association Ditch, the Bostwick and Mathews Ditch, and the Cleveland Overland Ditch. These diversions feed the valley floor along the Illinois River and Spring Creek, supporting ranching outposts like Allard Ranch and Three Rivers Ranch. The presence of several abandoned ditches suggests an evolving strategy for moisture control in this arid environment, while a solitary Gravel Pit and the Conrad Coal Mine highlight the era's continued reliance on local extractive resources.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain