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1971 Map of Pisgah

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Pisgah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Soldier River winds through the hills of Jackson and Magnolia townships, defining the landscape of this corner of Harrison and Monona counties. In the early 1970s, the town of Pisgah serves as the primary hub, situated near the river's bend and a local Gaging Station. The terrain is marked by sharp ridgelines and narrow valleys, such as Spring Valley, where numerous small tributaries like Allen Creek and Steer Creek drain the loess hills.

Evidence of historical transit and industry remains visible across the quadrangle. An Old Railroad Grade cuts a distinctive path through the western townships, tracing a legacy of rail travel toward the small settlement of Orson. Local genealogists will find value in the location of the Soldier Valley Cem, while the presence of a Gravel Pit and gaging infrastructure along the river points to the ongoing management of the area's natural resources and alluvial plains.