1966 Map of Miranda

About this map

Miranda sits at the intersection of the Chicago and North Western railroad and local roads in this mid-1960s agricultural landscape. The township structure is clearly defined by large survey blocks including Lafoon, Centerville, and Hillsdale. While the settlement of Miranda provides the primary anchor for the area, the map reveals the critical importance of water management and wildlife preservation through the presence of the Gerkin State Wildlife Refuge and numerous wetlands. Evidence of early infrastructure is found at the Miranda Cem, while the natural drainage of the prairie is marked by Dove Creek and Medicine Creek. This survey captures the rural character of the Faulk and Hand County border during a period when the rail line still served as a vital link for the scattered farmsteads and gravel operations.