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1899 Map of Mitchell

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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The James River meanders along the eastern edge of this late 19th-century landscape, carving a valley that dictated the placement of early settlements and transport lines. Surveyed by D.C. Harrison and H.S. Wallace in the mid-1890s, the map reveals a prairie region transitioning from open land to a structured grid of townships and railroads. The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul R. R. serves as the primary artery for the region, connecting the growing hub of Mitchell with smaller outposts like Mt.Vernon and Plankinton.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1899
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain