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1981 Map of Highlandville

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Highlandville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Highlandville and the surrounding townships of Highland, Canoe, and Pleasant define this corner of Winneshiek County in the early 1980s. The landscape is deeply carved by the waters of South Bear Creek and Paint Creek, creating a complex network of ridges and valleys that dictate the placement of rural homesteads and winding roads. A legacy of early settlement is visible through numerous family and community landmarks, such as Egge Cem and Seegmiller Cem, alongside quiet local gathering places like Highland Ch and Big Canoe Ch.

The integration of conservation and utility is evident across the quadrangle, with multiple public parcels including the North Bear Creek Access Area and the Mestad Spring Access Area. These sites, clustered around cold-water springs like Mestad Spring, highlight the area's geological character. Small-scale industrial activity is marked by scattered Quarry sites, while the small hubs of Locust and Sattre anchor the agricultural hinterland near the Minnesota border.