1973 Map of Springville

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Big Creek and East Big Creek converge near the heart of this Linn County landscape, where the settlement of Springville serves as the primary hub of activity. The 1973 survey details a rural region defined by its rail history and agricultural layout, featuring the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line passing through the center of town and continuing through Viola to the northeast. An Old Railroad Grade suggests earlier transportation routes south of the main line, near the community of Paralta. Local history is well-preserved through numerous family and community burial grounds, including Gillian Cem, Springville Cem, and Simmons Cem. The land is dotted with industrial markers of the era, such as various Quarry sites and Gravel Pits, alongside smaller clusters like Whittier and Linn Grove.