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1970 Map of Modale

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Modale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Missouri River meanders across the border of Iowa and Nebraska in this 1970 survey, defining a landscape of shifting channels and conservation areas. On the eastern bank, the town of Modale serves as a hub for the agricultural Taylor and Cincinnati townships, while Blair sits prominently across the river in Nebraska. The region's transport and utility infrastructure is well-defined, featuring the Chicago and North Western railroad lines and the Fort Calhoun Powerplant.

Conservation efforts are central to this stretch of the river, with large tracts dedicated to the De Soto National Wildlife Refuge and California Bend State Wildlife Refuge. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific landmarks like the Blair Cem, High Sch, and the Christ-child Camp. Water management is evident through various engineered features including Youngs Ditch, the De Soto Cutoff, and numerous gaging stations used to monitor the Missouri's flow.