1954 Map of Groton

About this map

Groton serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in the mid-1950s, defined by the intersection of major transportation corridors. The town's grid is situated just north of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad, while the Chicago and North Western tracks run north-south nearby. Outside the town limits, the landscape transitions into the open plains of Groton and West Hanson townships, where rural life is anchored by landmarks such as the Prairie Side Sch and the Groton Cem. Water management and the prairie environment are evident through features like the Flowing Well, a Windmill, and the winding path of Mud Creek to the south. This survey was produced as part of a Department of the Interior program focused on the development of the Missouri River Basin, reflecting the era's emphasis on systematic land use and water resource planning.