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1968 Map of Lamoine

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Lamoine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The high, rolling expanse of the Waterville Plateau dominates this late-1960s landscape, illustrating the agricultural character of Douglas County. The small community of Lamoine sits atop the plateau, characterized by its reliance on collected water as evidenced by the numerous cisterns dotting the surrounding sections. This reliance on stored water highlights the semi-arid nature of the region before modern irrigation reached many of these upland wheat-growing areas.

In the southern portion of the map, the landscape drops toward Douglas, where the Burlington Northern railroad cuts through the terrain. The presence of a Grain Elevator and a Storage Bin at Supplee underscores the vital link between these isolated plateau farms and the rail network. Genealogists may find particular interest in the Fletcher Cem located in the northern reaches, a quiet landmark amidst the expansive fields and scattered gravel pits.