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1986 Map of Jefferson West

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Jefferson West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The North Raccoon River carves a winding path across this Greene County landscape, anchoring a corridor of recreational and conservation land. Wildlife areas dominate the western and northern reaches, including the expansive Goose Lake State Wildlife Management Area and the Mc Mahon State Wildlife Management Area, which are punctuated by various Gravel Pits and local parks like Oak Hill County Park. This mid-1980s revision reflects a mix of agricultural township grids and established civic infrastructure.

In the southeast, the town of Jefferson serves as a primary hub, organized around the Chicago and Northwestern railroad. Genealogists will find notable burial sites including Golgotha Cem near the town center, and rural plots such as Fair Oaks Cem and Wright Cem. The presence of the small settlement at Farlin and various pipelines indicates the local intersections of transportation, energy, and rural community life during this era.