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1967 Map of La Salle

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of La Salle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

La Salle stands as a central settlement in this late-1960s landscape, positioned near the intersection of local township lines and the Chicago and North Western railroad. This transportation corridor dictates the placement of grain and agricultural infrastructure, connecting the village to the smaller station at Grogan to the south. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Watonwan River, which is fed by Saint James Creek and Butterfield Creek.

Northern portions of the map reveal the southern tip of Lake Hanska, where the prominent Fort Hill rises above the shoreline. The land use pattern is distinctly divided between the riparian corridors and a heavy concentration of Gravel Pits scattered throughout the river valley. For genealogists, the map identifies local landmarks such as Rosendale Ch and the marshy One Hundred Acre Slough, providing specific geographic context for family histories in Riverdale and Rosendale townships.