1982 Map of Monango SW

About this map

The Elm River meanders southward through the prairie of Dickey County, forming the primary drainage for this agricultural landscape. In the early 1980s, the area's social and community life centered around the Townhall, Christ Ch, and an adjacent Cem, marking a traditional rural gathering point. The terrain is defined by the shallow basin of Pheasant Lake, which features a Public Access Point for recreation. Conservation efforts are evident in the sprawling National Waterfowl Production Area, established to protect the vital wetlands of the Central Flyway. Industrial activity is localized at the Elden Gravel Pit, while the natural topography is broken by Bristol Gulch to the west. This map provides a detailed view of the township divisions between Hamburg, Albion, and Elm, showing the section lines and farmstead placements of the era.