1960 Map of Reading

About this map

Reading serves as a central hub on this prairie landscape, positioned where the Chicago Rock Island And Pacific railroad cuts diagonally across the township lines of Summit Lake and Elk. The area is characterized by a sophisticated network of agricultural drainage, including the prominent Judicial Ditch No 8, which channels water toward Elk Creek and Okabena Creek. This 1960s-era documentation captures the region before extensive modern consolidation, preserving the location of local landmarks like the Brethren Ch and the Radio Tower (KWOA). Genealogists will find particular value in the clear demarcation of the Summit Lake Cem and the Garden of Memories, alongside rural infrastructure like the Townhall that anchored these farming communities. The map reflects a period of mid-century stability in Nobles County, showing the intersection of heavy rail transport and established township boundaries.