1974 Map of Arlington NE

About this map

Adobe Creek winds through the high plains of Kiowa County in this 1974 survey, defining the drainage patterns of an arid landscape dominated by ranching and rail. The waterway's meandering path is the central topographic feature, joined by Johns Creek to the south. This era of the Eastern Plains is marked by the presence of the Missouri Pacific railroad, which cuts a diagonal line across the southeastern corner of the quadrangle. Several isolated wells are noted across the sections, reflecting the essential infrastructure required for livestock and life in this dry grassland environment. The map captures a moment in the mid-1970s when the rural landscape remained largely defined by the original section lines and the vital connection of the transcontinental rail line.