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1985 Map of Oyens

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Oyens
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Oyens serves as the central hub of this mid-1980s topographical study, situated at the junction of agricultural commerce and rail transport. The village is positioned along the Illinois Central Gulf railroad, while the northwestern corner of the quadrangle is traversed by the Chicago and North Western line. This intersection of two major rail systems reflects the region's enduring reliance on the movement of grain and goods across the Iowa plains.

The landscape is defined by its drainages, where the Floyd River and its various tributaries, including Willow Creek and Deep Creek, carve through the townships of Fredonia, Marion, America, and Elgin. The presence of several Gravel Pits and industrial infrastructure like a Sewage Disposal plant and Radio Towers indicates the managed development surrounding the town. For researchers, this map preserves the precise layout of local section roads and field patterns just prior to the late-century shifts in rural land use.