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1972 Map of Lake Mills

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Lake Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Lake Mills serves as a significant hub for the surrounding agricultural landscape of northern Winnebago Co, Iowa, near the border with Minnesota. This 1972 survey captures a transition in the local economy, where the Chicago and North Western railroad bisects the town, connecting it to the broader industrial network. The map reveals a high concentration of community landmarks, including the Salem Cem and Sunnyside Cem, alongside smaller settlements like Scarville.

Managed wetlands and water resources define the southern portion of the sheet, notably the Rice Lake area and the Rice Lake State Park. These natural features are surrounded by an extensive network of drainage projects, such as Drainage Ditch No 108, illustrating the intensive effort to modify the prairie for farming. Numerous rural churches like Lime Creek Ch and Center Ch stand as focal points for the dispersed farming community.