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1966 Map of Mc Paul

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Mc Paul
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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The Missouri River defines the western edge of this landscape, its shifting channel creating a complex of backwaters and chutes like East Chute and West Chute. This mid-century environment is marked by an extensive system of drainage ditches, including the Plum Creek Ditch and Mustard Ditch, designed to manage the fertile bottomlands of Benton and Scott townships.

Settlement is concentrated along the terrace edges and rail lines, with the Burlington Northern corridor connecting the hamlets of McPaul and Percival. Local heritage is anchored by sites such as Kenosha Cem and Eatons Cem, while the Irvine Sch and several Quarries reflect the area's social and industrial foundations. Conservation efforts are evident in the sprawling Forneys Lake State Wildlife Management Area and the Mc Paul State Wildlife Management Area, which preserve the river's original wetland character.