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1978 Map of Plainview Colony NW

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Plainview Colony NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Glacial prairie potholes and marshy basins define this landscape in McPherson County, documented during a 1970s survey. The terrain is characterized by numerous small depressions and water bodies, most notably the expansive Alkali Lake in the northeastern corner. This area serves as a critical habitat for migratory birds, as evidenced by the large National Waterfowl Production Area spanning several sections of the township.

For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several community burial grounds, including Leola Cem, Rueb Cem, and the Congregational Cem. Settlement patterns are sparse, with the township grid marked by section-line roads and scattered farmsteads. The local economy is represented by several active extraction sites labeled as Gravel Pits or Gravel Pit, clustered primarily near the northern and western margins.