1977 Map of Sparta, 1979 Print
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1977 Map of Sparta

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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Sparta stands as a focal point in this 1977 orthophotoquad, which provides a photographic perspective of the Knox County landscape. Produced in cooperation with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the imagery reveals a distinct pattern of agricultural land use and natural drainage. The winding course of Bazile Creek meanders through the eastern portion of the quadrangle, carving a riparian corridor through the surrounding fields and pastures. This specific format, utilizing rectified photoimagery rather than traditional topographic lines, allows for a clear visual analysis of the terrain and vegetation patterns as they existed in the late 1970s, highlighting the intersection of rural development and the local waterway.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1977
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.46 x 27.49 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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