1977 Map of Sparta
USGS Topo · Published 1979About this map
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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Editions of this 1977 Sparta Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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1950 · Niobrara
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1950 · Verdigre NE
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1954 · Verdigre
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1955 · Sioux City
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1955 · O'Neill
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1958 · Sioux City
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1959 · O'Neill
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1959 · Sioux City
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1969 · O'Neill
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1974 · Sparta
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