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1970 Map of Libby

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Libby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Mississippi River oxbows and extensive wetlands define the landscape near the small settlement of Libby, recorded here just after the 1970 field check. The area is dominated by the sprawling waters of Big Sandy Lake and Aitkin Lake, which provide a complex network of channels and islands such as Emerald Island and Battle Island. These waters reflect the region's importance as a seasonal recreation and conservation hub within the Savanna State Forest and Savanna Portage State Park.

Evidence of historical transit and local industry is visible through the Winter Trail and a Gravel Pit, while the river's hydrology is monitored by a Gaging Station. The township boundaries of Verdon, Cornish, Libby, and Workman converge in this water-rich territory, illustrating how early political divisions were carved through a terrain of numerous smaller bodies like Tiesen Lake, Bass Lake, and Libby Lake.