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1984 Map of Linneus

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Linneus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Linneus and the surrounding township of Locust Creek are documented here in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape defined by its intricate drainage network. The area is dominated by the broad valley of West Locust Creek, which transitions into the main branch of Locust Creek as it flows south toward the county seat. The settlement of Purdin stands to the north, situated among the undulating terrain between Lowes Branch and the creek bottomlands.

The map provides a detailed view of the rural infrastructure of central Linn County, showing numerous small waterways such as Strawberry Branch, Couch Branch, and Linn Branch. Several rural Cem locations and a Water Treatment facility indicate the localized community hubs and utility developments of the era. The land use pattern, as shown through the division of Jackson, Benton, and Grantsville townships, highlights the enduring importance of these civil boundaries in organizing the northern Missouri countryside.