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1969 Map of Utica SW

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Utica SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The West Fork Big Blue River and its tributary Antelope Creek anchor the southern landscape of this 1969 survey, where York County's agrarian character is mapped in detail. The region is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Beaver Creek and the meandering Dry Run, which cut through the fertile plains of Leroy, Beaver, and Mc Fadden townships. A corridor for modern travel, the Interstate 80 highway bisects the central prairie, providing a stark contrast to the scattered landmarks of rural life.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of localized community centers, such as the St Johns School, Townhall, and the Ebenezer Church. The map meticulously records numerous burial grounds that served early area families, including Ebenezer Ph Cemetery, Blue Valley Cemetery, St Johns Cemetery, and Gilmore Cemetery. The presence of a Gravel Pit along the river fork points to the local extraction industry supporting the era's road development.