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1968 Map of Oldham

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Oldham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Oldham serves as the central hub of this prairie landscape, situated near the intersection of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad and local rural routes. The town is marked by its grid of streets and a local Townhall, while the surrounding countryside in Wayne township is dotted with markers of early settlement and community life. Significant water bodies like Whitewood Lake and Spring Lake dominate the northern terrain, interspersed with several National Wildlife Management Areas that indicate the region's commitment to conservation amidst agricultural land.

Genealogists and local historians can find vital landmarks across the quadrangle, including the Oldham Cem, St Andreas Cem, and Toles Cem. The presence of Trinity Ch and various school houses reflects the organized rural social structure of the late 1960s. The landscape is also defined by its drainage patterns, such as Davis Slough, and industrial features like a Gravel Pit, providing a clear record of how the land was utilized and managed during this era.