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1966 Map of Princeton North

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Princeton North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Princeton and its northern surroundings are defined by the convergence of major transportation routes and the winding course of Big Bureau Creek. The 1966 landscape shows a well-established regional hub with schools like Douglas Sch and Logan Sch, alongside civic spaces such as the City County Park. The surrounding agricultural townships of Ohio, Dover, and Berlin are dotted with historic burial grounds including Stoner Cem and Prairie Repose Cem, reflecting generations of rural settlement.

A notable engineering feature is the Covered Bridge spanning Big Bureau Creek, while the presence of an Old Railroad Grade and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line highlights the evolution of rail transport in Bureau County. The landscape is also marked by local industry, evidenced by numerous Gravel Pits and the expansion of residential areas like Malden and various Trailer Parks by the late 1970s.