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1979 Map of Manson

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Manson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Manson serves as the primary hub of this late-1970s landscape, positioned at the intersection of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad and local thoroughfares. The town's layout includes a fairground, Rose Hill Cem, and local infrastructure such as Sew Disp Ponds and a Landing Strip. The surrounding rural expanse of Calhoun Co and Pocahontas Co is characterized by a high concentration of memorial sites, including the St Paul Cem, Swedish Cem, and Memorial Park Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted settlement history of the area.

Conservation efforts are evident at Kalsow State Prairie, preserving a segment of the original plains. Agricultural development is supported by an extensive drainage network, including Ditch No 47 and Ditch No 9 & 13. The mapping also documents the northern settlement of Palmer and the smaller locality of Tjebben, providing a comprehensive look at the rural schools and townships like Sherman and Lincoln during this era.