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1966 Map of Hopkinton East

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Hopkinton East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The South Fork Maquoketa River and its primary tributaries, including Silver Creek, Bear Creek, and Cline Creek, define the landscape of eastern Delaware County during the mid-1960s. The settlement of Hopkinton sits along the western edge, while Sand Springs remains a distinct community to the east, connected by the winding route of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad.

Evidence of the local river-valley economy is found in the numerous Gravel Pits and Quarry sites dotting the terrain. For genealogists and local historians, several burial grounds are clearly marked, including Livingston Cem, Sand Springs Cem, and Sacred Heart Cem. The map also captures local recreation sites of the era, such as Roadside Park and Camp De Shaw, reflecting the use of the wooded river bluffs for community gathering and leisure.