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1978 Map of Achilles SE, 1979 Print
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1978 Map of Achilles SE

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

South Fork Sappa Creek carves a deep valley across this High Plains landscape in the late 1970s, where the borders of Rawlins and Thomas counties meet. The map reveals a sparse but deliberate agricultural settlement pattern, anchored by the Townhall in section 9 and the small community of Falconer. This era in western Kansas saw continued diversification of land use, evidenced by the presence of numerous wells and an Oil Well in the northeastern corner of the sheet. The drainage systems of North Fork Prairie Dog Creek and Prairie Dog Creek dictate the local topography, creating the undulating terrain of Jefferson and Wendell townships. This survey is particularly useful for genealogists and local historians interested in the exact placement of early rural infrastructure and land management during a period of modern agricultural development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1978
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions20.72 x 26.76 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain