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1981 Map of Jordan East

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Jordan East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Sand Creek meanders through the central lowlands of Scott County, anchoring a landscape defined by glacial lakes and early agricultural settlements. The rural character of the early 1980s is evident in the cluster of small communities such as Marystown, Baden, and St Josephs, while the city of Jordan serves as a primary hub. Transportation and utility infrastructure are prominent, with the Chicago and North Western railroad corridor and various pipelines traversing the terrain.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family landmarks, including St Marys Cem and Calvary Cem. Notable water bodies such as Thole Lake, O'Dowd Lake, and the uniquely named Diddle De Woddle Lake dot the countryside alongside the expansive Louisville Swamp near the Minnesota River. The map also captures specialized land uses like the Sky Park Landing Strip and numerous gravel pits and quarries that reflect the area's geological industry.