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1971 Map of Lewis

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Lewis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The East Nishnabotna River winds through the heart of Cass County, creating a riparian corridor that defines the local landscape around the town of Lewis. This 1971 field-checked survey highlights the convergence of several waterways, including Turkey Creek, Spring Creek, and Bear Branch, which flow into the river valley. A notable center for recreation and local history is found at Cold Springs State Park, which includes a Campground and sits just south of the main settlement.

Evidence of the area's rural social infrastructure appears in the form of the County Home in Grove township and the Oakwood Cem overlooking the river. The map also records the precise agricultural and infrastructure boundaries of the era, from the Sewage Disposal Ponds near the riverbanks to the Radio Tower and various gravel pits that served the county's developmental needs during the early 1970s.