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1969 Map of Loma

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Loma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Brainard and the smaller settlement of Loma anchor this late 1960s survey of the eastern plains of Butler County. The landscape is defined by the headwaters and drainage of Oak Creek and Middle Oak Creek, which create a complex network of ravines and draws across the townships of Oak Creek, Richardson, and Newman. The Union Pacific railroad corridor cuts through the western edge of the map, serving the grain-handling infrastructure in Brainard.

Rural life is marked by institutional landmarks such as La Cross Sch and Holy Trinity Cem. A notable land use feature is the U S Mil Res, alongside more modern infrastructure like a Sewage Disposal plant and Radio Tower. The inclusion of a Spillway Elev 1526 and various bench marks provides a precise look at the mid-century water management and topography of this agricultural region near the boundary of Butler and Saunders Counties.