1961 Map of Antonino

About this map

The settlement of Antonino and its surrounding rural landscapes in Ellis County are documented here as part of a post-war effort to map the Missouri River Basin. This mid-century survey reveals a transition from traditional agriculture toward industrial resource extraction, with an extensive Oil Field and numerous Oil Wells scattered across the high ground of Pleasant Hill. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Smoky Hill River in the south and Big Creek to the northeast, creating a complex network of drainage basins like Lookout Hollow. Rural social centers are clearly marked by the presence of the Good Hope Sch and Pleasant Hill Sch, alongside a local Cem, providing valuable coordinates for genealogists and local historians tracing the distribution of early plains communities.