1970s Maps of Comanche County, Kansas

Explore 14 historic maps of Comanche County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Comanche County, KS maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Lookout, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lookout, 1972 Print
    1970 Lookout
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Oklahoma-Kansas borderlands in the early 1970s reveal a landscape shaped by the energy industry and rural community life. Researchers can trace the sprawling Patterson Oil and Gas Field and locate landmarks like Lookout Ch and the Coy Community Hall.

  2. 1970 Map of Freedom NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Freedom NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Freedom NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Oklahoma-Kansas state line area in the early seventies shows a landscape of drainage creeks and rural industry. Researchers can trace the development of the plains via local landmarks like Yellowstone Creek, several Gas Wells, and the Landing Strip.

  3. 1970 Map of Freedom NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Freedom NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Freedom NW
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Oklahoma-Kansas borderlands in the early 1970s are captured here, showing the rural townships of Patterson and Obryan. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Cowboy Cem and the drainage of Moccasin Creek.

  4. 1970 Map of Selman NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Selman NW, 1973 Print
    1970 Selman NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Oklahoma-Kansas borderlands come into focus in the early 1970s as industrial exploration meets traditional ranching. Local researchers can locate the Lutheran Cem, the rural settlement of Lodge, and numerous Gas Wells along the Cimarron River.

  5. 1970 Map of Buffalo NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Buffalo NE, 1973 Print
    1970 Buffalo NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Oklahoma-Kansas state line north of Buffalo is documented here during the early 1970s, showcasing a rural landscape of ranching and oil extraction. Researchers can locate community centers like the Paruna Community Hall and trace family sites at Willow Creek Cem.

  6. 1979 Map of Sugarloaf, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Sugarloaf, 1980 Print
    1979 Sugarloaf
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Kansas borderlands between Sitka and Protection come into focus during the late seventies, showing a landscape shaped by rail and energy. Trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe or explore the local Gas Field and the distinctive Sugarloaf rise.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1979 Map of Turkey Creek, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Turkey Creek, 1980 Print
    1979 Turkey Creek
    1980 Print · USGS
    Southwest Kansas prairie land is captured here in the late seventies, showing the intersection of several historic townships and county lines. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate early energy infrastructure like the Gas Well sites near West Kiowa Creek.

  8. 1979 Map of Coldwater, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Coldwater, 1980 Print
    1979 Coldwater
    1980 Print · USGS
    Coldwater and the surrounding Comanche County prairie are shown here in the late seventies, centered on a thriving rail-and-ranching hub. Genealogists and local historians can locate Crown Hill Cemetery, the High Sch, and the winding path of Cavalry Creek.

  9. 1979 Map of East Kiowa Creek South, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of East Kiowa Creek South, 1980 Print
    1979 East Kiowa Creek South
    1980 Print · USGS
    Comanche County is shown in the mid-1970s as a landscape shaped by the drainage of East Kiowa Creek and Middle Kiowa Creek. Researchers can trace old section lines and infrastructure between Protection and Coldwater, including the paths of several pipelines.

  10. 1979 Map of East Kiowa Creek North, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of East Kiowa Creek North, 1980 Print
    1979 East Kiowa Creek North
    1980 Print · USGS
    Southern Kansas ranching and energy land is captured here in the late seventies, centered on the Old Indian Treaty Boundary. Researchers can trace early infrastructure through an active Oil Field and creek networks like Mule Creek.

  11. 1979 Map of Lexington, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Lexington, 1980 Print
    1979 Lexington
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Kansas prairie at the Clark and Comanche county line comes to life in this late-seventies survey. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family landmarks and rural infrastructure near Lexington, including the Lexington Cem and Community Hall.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1979 Map of Protection NE, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Protection NE, 1980 Print
    1979 Protection NE
    1980 Print · USGS
    Comanche County's rural townships and water features are documented here in the late seventies. Genealogists and land researchers can trace property boundaries and landmarks like Avilla Cem, Camp Lark, and the Gas Wells north of Nescatunga Creek.

  13. 1979 Map of Nescatunga Creek South, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Nescatunga Creek South, 1980 Print
    1979 Nescatunga Creek South
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Kansas and Oklahoma borderlands are captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by the Old Indian Treaty Boundary. Trace the paths of the Salt Fork Arkansas River and Nescatunga Creek through these rural ranges.

  14. 1979 Map of Trout Creek, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Trout Creek, 1980 Print
    1979 Trout Creek
    1980 Print · USGS
    The southern Kansas plains meet the winding Cimarron River in the late seventies. Researchers can locate specific energy infrastructure like the Oil and Gas Field and Gas Well or trace local landmarks like Slupe Landing Field.

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