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1971 Map of Alta Vista SE

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Alta Vista SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Old Indian Treaty Boundary cuts across the center of this rural landscape, marking a historical division in the terrain of southeastern Wabaunsee County. Recorded in the early 1970s, the map reveals a countryside defined by deep creek valleys and upland ridges where small communities like Chalk and Prairie View center around their local landmarks. A Community Hall and Immanuel Ch serve as local focal points for the residents of Farmer and Rock Creek townships.

Energy infrastructure and water management are evident through multiple Oil Wells, a central Pumping Station, and an extensive Pipeline network. The drainage system is particularly intricate, with the headwaters of the Middle Branch Munkers Creek and East Branch Munkers Creek flowing westward, while the South Branch Mill Creek and Horse Creek carry water toward the east and south, shaping the agricultural potential of this Kansas prairie.