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1970 Map of Lind SE

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Lind SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Sand Hills dominate this section of Adams County, where the landscape is defined by the sweeping curves of a large Coulee and the open expanse of Michigan Prairie. The map documents a rural agricultural infrastructure at the start of the 1970s, characterized by a network of gravel roads named for local families, including Sutton Road, Lee Road, and Gillis Road. Significant community landmarks are concentrated along these routes, notably the Delight Cem and the Sand Hills Grange Hall, which served as local social hubs.

Industrial and agricultural features like the Grain Elevator, a Substation, and multiple Storage Bin locations reflect the region's reliance on grain production and modern utilities. Water is a scarce but vital resource in this terrain, marked by McChesney Spring and the ephemeral Dry Lake. The presence of several Borrow Pit sites and a prominent Pipeline cutting through the hills illustrates the ongoing development of the land's resources and transportation corridors.