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1968 Map of Mansfield

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Mansfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Mansfield serves as the focal point of this Douglas County landscape, where the Burlington Northern railroad lines connect local agricultural operations to the wider region. The economy of the late 1960s is clearly visible through the numerous Grain Elevators and a Grain Elevator located further south at Touhey. This area is defined by its wide, rolling plateaus punctuated by distinct geological markers like Lone Butte and the rising profile of Burke Hill.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant landmarks for tracing family roots, including the Buckingham Cem near the northern border and the Matthiesen School to the south. Water sources, vital for this high country, are meticulously noted, ranging from Buckingham Spring to several Alkali Wells and a Cistern. The map also documents the local aviation infrastructure at Mansfield Airport, illustrating the town's role as a regional hub before the turn of the decade.