1970 Map of Ash Valley

About this map

Ash Valley serves as the central point of interest in this western Kansas landscape, which is defined by the subtle drainage patterns of Dry Walnut Creek to the north and Ash Creek to the south. The area reflects a transition in transportation and utility infrastructure at the start of the 1970s. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade running through the northwestern sector indicates a shift away from earlier rail dependency, while several Pipeline corridors trace the modernization of the region's energy economy. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the precise location of the Ash Valley Cem, situated along the winding course of the local creek. The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundary between Rush Co and Pawnee Co, illustrating how these administrative lines bisect the rural townships of Banner, Garfield, and Ash Valley.