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2011 Map of Vastus

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Vastus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Vastus and the surrounding Butler County lowlands are defined by a complex network of natural waterways and man-made drainage systems. The Black River winds across the southern edge of the landscape, creating distinct river features like Factory Bend and Chester Bend. This terrain is characterized by sluggish water bodies and wetlands, including Big Hunting Slough, Little Hunting Slough, and Allred Lake, which are interconnected by an extensive grid of drainage channels such as the Stillcamp Ditch and Ackerman Ditch.

Settlement patterns in the area are rural and dispersed, anchored by small locales like Walsh and the eponymous Vastus. For those researching local history, the map preserves the locations of Coon Island Cemetery and Hvam Cemetery, situated among the section lines and rural routes. The drainage of the land is further managed by the Black River Ditch, reflecting the long-standing agricultural efforts to reclaim the bottomlands between Cane Creek and the main river channel.