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1969 Map of Wheaton

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

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Wheaton sits at the southern edge of this late-1960s landscape, serving as a hub for the agricultural communities of Lone Tree and Cleveland townships. The topography is defined by the drainage basins of the Clear Fork of Jim Cr and the winding course of Irish Creek, which flows past the small settlement of Lillis. The map documents a rural environment in transition, noting the modern Union Pacific tracks alongside an Old Railroad Grade that hints at earlier transportation corridors through Pottawatomie County.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by long-standing landmarks, including St Josephs Ch and its adjacent Cemetery. Farther south, Pleasant Hill Cem and Clear Creek Cem mark the heritage of family farms scattered among the rolling hills. This survey also records modern additions to the horizon, such as a prominent Radio Tower and various Gravel Pits that reflect the mid-century local economy.