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1961 Map of Silver Creek

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Silver Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Mississippi River forms the northeastern boundary of this Wright County landscape, where the Great Northern railroad cuts through the small settlements of Hasty and Enfield. This 1961 field-checked survey reveals a territory defined by its glacial lakes, from the broad waters of Ida Lake and Maria Lake to the smaller Locke Lake and Silver Lake. The map documents the community hubs of the early 1960s, including the Silver Creek Ch and the Carter Sch.

Rural infrastructure is well-defined, showing a network of gravel pits and local landmarks like the Highland Cem and Lakeside Cem. This detailed topography captures the transition between the townships of Silver Creek and Maple Lake, illustrating how the waterway of Silver Creek itself winds through the wetlands and lake clusters before reaching the river. For those tracing family history, these named schools, churches, and cemeteries provide specific geographic anchors for mid-century residents.