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1973 Map of Macon

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Macon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Macon serves as the central hub for this Franklin County agricultural landscape, recorded during the early 1970s. The settlement pattern is defined by section-line roads and scattered family landmarks, such as the Schmidt property and the Blauvelt Cem to the northwest. To the southwest of the main settlement, the National Wildlife Management Areas encompass significant wetlands, providing a distinct contrast to the surrounding gridded fields.

A complex network of small waterways carves through the terrain, including West Branch Thompson Creek and several southern drainages like Walnut Run, Wasp Creek, and Lovely Creek. Local religious life is anchored at Zion Ch, while the industrial footprint is limited to scattered resource extraction points like the Gravel Pit near the southern boundary. This survey offers a precise look at the rural Nebraska infrastructure, including a prominent Radio Tower and the transition between Township 3 North and Township 2 North.