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1973 Map of Bellaire

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Bellaire
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The small settlement of Bellaire sits at the heart of this Smith County landscape, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural townships of Washington, Cora, Center, and Blaine. This 1970s survey captures a rural Kansas community defined by its relationship with the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, which cuts diagonally across the prairie. The map reveals a highly structured grid of section lines and rural roads, interspersed with family-oriented landmarks like Dewey Ch.

Hydrology plays a significant role in the local geography, with numerous drainage systems such as Spring Creek, Middle Oak Creek, Frog Creek, Monkey Run, Oak Creek, and Center Creek carving through the terrain. These waterways, along with several scattered quarries, indicate the natural resources and environmental constraints that shaped the local economy and land use during this era of Midwestern farming history.