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1955 Map of Milltown

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Milltown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Small rural communities and a dense network of country schoolhouses define this mid-century landscape across the Burnett and Polk County line. The M St P & S Ste M RR corridor anchors the eastern edge, serving the village of Milltown and the nearby Camp Douglas. The topography is a complex glacial mosaic of wetlands and small lakes, including the uniquely named Negro Heel Lake and Fine Island Lake.

Educational and spiritual centers appear every few miles, reflecting a highly localized agrarian society. Landmarks such as the Manitou Lake Sch, Alabama Sch, and North Valley Ch mark the crossroads of life for residents in townships like Sterling and Laketown. Significant terrain features like Trap Rock Hill and various Gravel Pits indicate the local geological resources utilized for road building and industry during this era of expansion.