1963 Map of Lasita

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West Fancy Creek and its many tributaries, including Otter Creek and Mall Creek, carve through the rolling terrain of northern Riley County in this early 1960s study. The map illustrates a rural landscape transitioning toward modernized water management, centered on the northeastern reaches of Tuttle Creek Lake. Small farming communities like Green and Lasita serve as local anchors, connected by a network of section roads that bypass the now-defunct Old Railroad Grade. This transport shift from rail to road is mirrored by the preservation of traditional community centers, evidenced by numerous country schools such as Pleasant Hill Sch and Fairview Sch. Geologic utility is noted at a small Quarry near May Day Spring, while genealogy is well-preserved through multiple burial sites including Fancy Creek Cem and Ebenezer Cem.