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1948 Map of Ipava

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Ipava
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

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The Camp Ellis Military Reservation occupies the northern reaches of this landscape shortly after the end of World War II, showing its extensive barracks, a Sewage Disposal plant, and the Camp Ellis Landing Strip. This military presence contrasts with the surrounding agricultural townships of Bernadotte, Farmer, and Pleasant, where the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad connects the village of Ipava to the wider region.

A dense network of one-room schoolhouses and rural churches defines the social geography of the late 1940s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Montgomery Cem, Clemens Cem, and Hart Cem, alongside community hubs like Washington Sch, Etnire Sch, and Union Chapel. The terrain is deeply carved by Otter Creek and its many tributaries, including Squirrel Creek and Jake Creek, which create the intricate drainage patterns that separate the upland farms.