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1966 Map of Mapleton

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Mapleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Mapleton sits near the southern edge of this mid-1960s survey, where the valley of the Little Osage River defines the local topography. This landscape is characterized by its drainage network, with Little Sugar Creek and its South Fork cutting through the northern townships. The area shows a clear transition from the prairie uplands of Blue Mound and Mound City to the wooded breaks along the river.

Evidence of historical transit and industry is scattered across the townships, most notably the Old Railroad Grade which traces a path through the northern half of the map. Local history is anchored by sites like Campbell Cem and Stevenson Cem, while the map also records the mid-century energy landscape through numerous Gas Wells and a prominent Pipeline. Artificial water bodies such as Bradley Lake and Johnson Lake further distinguish the rural character along the Linn Co Bourbon Co line.