2021 Map of Houghton

About this map

Houghton occupies a central position in this survey of Brown County, situated along the northern stretch of the James River. The landscape is defined by the river's meandering path and the extensive Columbia Road Reservoir, which dominates the western half of the quadrangle. The intersection of local infrastructure and historical transit is evident in the presence of Railway St, signaling the rail-dependent economy that shaped this prairie settlement. The map provides a detailed view of the rural grid system, with roads such as 400th Ave and Co Rd 7 framing the surrounding farmland. Modern land use is further indicated by the Auto-Tour Rte and N Tour Rte, suggesting the area's contemporary role as a managed natural environment or wildlife observation corridor within the river basin.