1960 Map of Worthington North

About this map

Worthington serves as the focal point of this Nobles County landscape, centered around the industrial and transportation corridor established by the Chicago and North Western railroad. The 1960 survey, updated in the early 1980s, reveals a growing town with established civic infrastructure including the County Fairground, the Worthington Municipal Airport, and several educational facilities like High Sch and Christian Sch. The surrounding townships of Elk, Hersey, and Lorain are characterized by a managed drainage system featuring Elk Creek, Okabena Creek, and the straight-cut Judicial Ditch. This document provides a detailed look at the interface between rural agriculture and town expansion, highlighting local landmarks such as the Worthington Country Club and several Gravel Pits that supported regional development during the mid-20th century.