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1968 Map of Hurley

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Hurley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The town of Hurley serves as the focal point of this late-1960s survey, situated along the Chicago and North Western railroad line. The landscape is defined by the agricultural and hydrological patterns of the northern plains, where the Vermillion River flows through the eastern portion of the quadrangle, joined by smaller tributaries like Fly Creek and Hurley Creek. These watercourses dictate the placement of local infrastructure and land divisions across the townships of Parker, Germantown, Hurley, Middleton, Swan Lake, and Turner.

Resource extraction is evident through numerous Gravel Pit and Gravel Pits locations scattered across the terrain. Local history and genealogy interest is found in rural landmarks such as the Stoddard Sch and the Hurley Cem, providing a window into the mid-century community structure of Turner County. The presence of Mud Lake and the engineered Sewage Disposal facility near the primary settlement reflect the balance of natural features and municipal development during this era.