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1970 Map of Jansen

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Jansen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Jansen serves as the focal point of this 1970 field-checked survey, illustrating a classic Midwestern rail-centered settlement in Jefferson County. The town layout is defined by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, which bisects the landscape diagonally from northeast to southwest. Cultural and community landmarks are clearly marked, including the Mennonite Ch, Jansen Cem, and a Sewage Disposal facility on the western edge of town.

Beyond the village, the landscape is defined by the drainage systems of Cub Creek, Rock Creek, and Big Indian Cr. Smaller agricultural landmarks like the Grandy Sch and the Bartel Cem are preserved in the surrounding townships, offering valuable data for genealogists tracing family locations in Cub Creek or Pleasant townships. The map records numerous individual wells scattered across the section lines, reflecting the intensive groundwater management required for local farming.