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1959 Map of Wayland

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Wayland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Wayland sits at the heart of this late-1950s landscape, serving as a primary hub where the Pennsylvania railroad and the Central highway corridor converge. The geography is defined by a dense network of glacial kettle lakes and wetlands, particularly concentrated in the eastern portion within the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. This region is characterized by an intricate mix of rural industry and community infrastructure, evidenced by numerous Gravel Pits and family-named landmarks like Bowens Mill.

Social life in the mid-century is centered around well-distributed rural institutions, including the St Stanislaus Sch and several parish churches such as St Cyril Ch and Sacred Heart Ch. The map captures the area just as the local transport infrastructure was maturing, showing the Wayland Landing Field and the winding course of the Rabbit River before major modern expansions altered the smaller villages of Moline, Bradley, and Shelbyville.