1984 Map of Laclede

About this map

Pershing State Park dominates the southwestern corner of this Linn County landscape, preserving a segment of the wetlands and bottomlands adjacent to Locust Creek. The map documents the rural character of the region in the early 1980s, centered on the historic town of Laclede and the northern settlement of Linneus. The Burlington Northern railroad corridor cuts east-to-west through Laclede, following the local topography and crossing several tributaries such as Muddy Creek and Turkey Creek. Outside the primary towns, the terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems, including Strawberry Couch Br and Little Turkey Creek. This survey captures the area's agricultural and conservation footprint, recording local landmarks like the town's Sew Disp Ponds and various Cem sites that serve as primary points of interest for genealogists studying the families of Jefferson and Parsons townships.