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1974 Map of McGregor

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of McGregor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

McGregor serves as the primary hub of activity in this 1974 survey, marked by its Grain Elevators and infrastructure along the Burlington Northern railroad line. The settlement patterns reflect a rural economy transitioning between agriculture and energy production, with numerous Oil Well symbols scattered across the McGregor Oil and Gas Field and the Tioga Oil and Gas Field. Religious and community life is documented through landmarks such as the Lindahl Ch and the shared location of Zion Cem and St Marys Cem to the north.

The physical geography is defined by the Sauk Valley and the winding course of White Earth Creek, which is interrupted by the McGregor Dam and its adjacent Picnic Area. Further south, the landscape features the Town Hall in Lindahl, while the northeastern corner shows the influence of the Burke Co and Williams Co border. This map captures a specific moment when the traditional prairie grain economy existed alongside an expanding petroleum industry.