1970s Maps of Finney County, Kansas

Explore 22 historic maps of Finney 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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Finney County, KS maps

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  1. 1974 Map of Ravanna, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Ravanna, 1976 Print
    1974 Ravanna
    1976 Print · USGS
    Finney County in the mid-seventies preserves the location of a former county seat and the early infrastructure of the plains. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Ravanna (Old Site), find the Garfield Cem, and locate historic river crossings like Fords.

  2. 1974 Map of Horse Thief Canyon SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Horse Thief Canyon SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Horse Thief Canyon SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Western Kansas at the height of the 1970s reveals a quiet landscape of prairie townships and resource extraction. Researchers can trace land use through a network of Gravel Pits and wells located near Sand Creek and North Roscoe.

  3. 1974 Map of Kalvesta, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Kalvesta, 1976 Print
    1974 Kalvesta
    1976 Print · USGS
    Finney and Gray counties are documented here in the mid-1970s, showcasing a rural landscape defined by prairie crossroads and seasonal waterways. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Kalvesta, the extraction at Caliche Pit, and the course of Sand Creek.

  4. 1974 Map of Scott City 4 SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Scott City 4 SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Scott City 4 SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Finney and Gray counties in the mid-1970s reveal a landscape of sparse prairie and growing energy extraction. Researchers can trace the layout of Pleasant Valley and Pierceville townships, punctuated by an Oil Field and scattered Gas Wells.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1974 Map of Scott City 4 SE, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Scott City 4 SE, 1976 Print
    1974 Scott City 4 SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    The high plains of western Kansas are captured here during the mid-1970s, showing the rural landscape along the Pawnee River. Genealogists and local researchers can locate the Theoni Sch and numerous water sources such as a Spring and several Wells.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1974 Map of Scott City 4 NW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Scott City 4 NW, 1976 Print
    1974 Scott City 4 NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Finney County, Kansas, in the mid-1970s reveals a landscape of industrial extraction and high plains agriculture. Researchers can trace the development of energy resources through numerous Gas Wells, an early Drill Hole, and a local Gravel Pit.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1974 Map of Dighton SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Dighton SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Dighton SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Western Kansas townships in Lane and Finney Counties are documented here during the mid-seventies, showing the rural landscape before modern agricultural shifts. Researchers can locate the small Cem, a historic Ford, and the winding paths of Hackberry Creek and Spring Creek.

  8. 1974 Map of Amy SE, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Amy SE, 1976 Print
    1974 Amy SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Lane and Finney counties are captured in the mid-1970s, showcasing a landscape of section-line roads and ephemeral creek beds. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Sutton Cem, the local Townhall, and excavation sites like the Caliche Pits.

  9. 1974 Map of Scott City 4 NE, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Scott City 4 NE, 1976 Print
    1974 Scott City 4 NE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Finney County in the mid-1970s reveals a rural Kansas landscape centered on the GARFIELD township and the Pawnee River. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Eminence Cem and trace the sites of local Caliche Pits and Springs.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1974 Map of Amy SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Amy SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Amy SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Western Kansas at the start of the seventies reveals a landscape of high-plains agriculture and mineral extraction across the borders of three counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural layout of Pleasant Valley or locate local landmarks like Dry Lake and the Caliche Pits.

  11. 1974 Map of Hay Canyon, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Hay Canyon, 1976 Print
    1974 Hay Canyon
    1976 Print · USGS
    Finney County's river-fed canyons are captured in the mid-1970s as the regional landscape was managed for conservation and ranching. Researchers can trace land use at the Finney State Game Management Area or locate the Caliche Pit and State Lake.

  12. 1974 Map of Beeler SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Beeler SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Beeler SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Ness County and the surrounding High Plains are captured here in the mid-1970s at the meeting point of four different counties. Researchers can locate the Buda Cem and Buda Community Hall or trace drainages like Plum Creek and Hackberry Creek.

  13. 1974 Map of Dighton SE, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Dighton SE, 1976 Print
    1974 Dighton SE
    1976 Print · USGS
    Lane and Finney counties meet in this mid-1970s survey of the Kansas High Plains, where the terrain is dominated by winding creek beds and open rangeland. Researchers can locate specific local landmarks like Thomas Cem and various Caliche Pits scattered along Spring Creek.

  14. 1974 Map of Kalvesta SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Kalvesta SW, 1976 Print
    1974 Kalvesta SW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Finney and Gray Counties during the mid-1970s show a landscape of quiet utility where the High Plains meet the Pawnee River. Researchers can trace the path of a cross-country Pipeline or locate local landmarks like Bond and the Pawnee Acres Community Hall.

  15. 1974 Map of Horse Thief Canyon NW, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Horse Thief Canyon NW, 1976 Print
    1974 Horse Thief Canyon NW
    1976 Print · USGS
    Western Kansas prairie life is captured here in the mid-seventies, showing the agricultural landscape at the border of Finney and Hodgeman counties. Researchers can locate the Kitterville Community Hall and Kitterville Cem along the banks of the Pawnee River.

  16. 1976 Map of Lowe, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Lowe, 1978 Print
    1976 Lowe
    1978 Print · USGS
    Finney County in the mid-seventies shows a landscape of intensive land use, from energy extraction to irrigated ranching. Researchers can locate specific sites like the Toper Cem, the rail stop at Lowe, and the localized geography of Ackley Lake and Pleasant Valley.

  17. 1976 Map of Modoc SE, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Modoc SE, 1978 Print
    1976 Modoc SE
    1978 Print · USGS
    Western Kansas land use comes into focus in the mid-1970s, showing a landscape defined by watercourses and energy infrastructure. Researchers can trace the path of White Woman Creek or locate local landmarks like East Hibbard and the regional Oil Field.

  18. 1976 Map of Shallow Water, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Shallow Water, 1978 Print
    1976 Shallow Water
    1978 Print · USGS
    Western Kansas during the mid-seventies shows a landscape of high-plains agriculture and rising energy production. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural infrastructure of Shallow Water and Friend, from the Prairie View Ch to the industrial Refinery and sprawling Oil Field.

  19. 1976 Map of Tennis, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Tennis, 1978 Print
    1976 Tennis
    1978 Print · USGS
    Finney County in the mid-seventies is a landscape of high plains energy production and rail heritage. Trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through Tennis and Gano, alongside numerous extraction sites in the Oil and Gas Field.

  20. 1976 Map of Pawnee Mound, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Pawnee Mound, 1978 Print
    1976 Pawnee Mound
    1978 Print · USGS
    Western Kansas at the end of the seventies reveals a landscape of high-plains relief and seasonal basins. Researchers can trace the boundary between Scott Co and Finney Co while locating landmarks like Pawnee Mound and the basin of Dry Lake.

  21. 1976 Map of Tennis NE, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of Tennis NE, 1978 Print
    1976 Tennis NE
    1978 Print · USGS
    Finney County in the mid-1970s reveals a landscape transitioning into a major energy producer. Researchers can trace the early industrial footprint of the region through the grid of a Gas Well and numerous Well sites located throughout Pleasant Valley.

  22. 1976 Map of White Woman Bottoms, 1978 Print
    1976 Map of White Woman Bottoms, 1978 Print
    1976 White Woman Bottoms
    1978 Print · USGS
    Finney County in the mid-seventies shows a landscape of high-plains agriculture and water management. You can trace family-named sites like the Hulpieu Homestead or the Barker Sch and see infrastructure like the Farmers Ditch.

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