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2017 Map of Wolsey

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Wolsey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Wolsey sits at the heart of this Beadle County landscape, where the prairie grid is defined by a rigorous network of section line roads and avenues. The town's internal structure is clearly mapped, featuring a residential and commercial core along Commercial Ave, Maple Ave, and Catalpa Ave. This 2017 survey reveals a classic Great Plains settlement pattern, where the township lines of t111n r64w and t111n r63w meet, anchoring the community amidst the surrounding agricultural expanses.

Hydrological features like Cain Cr and the expansive Norwegian Slough to the south illustrate the natural drainage of the region, interspersed with numerous smaller wetlands. Local heritage is preserved at Saint Johns Cem and the Wolsey Cem, which serve as significant landmarks for genealogical research. The transition from town streets like Cardinal St to the long-reaching rural routes such as Co Rd 18 highlights the connection between the central village and its outlying farmsteads.