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1959 Map of Big Bow NW, 1960 Print
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1959 Map of Big Bow NW

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The high plains of western Kansas in the late 1950s are defined by an emerging energy economy and sparse agricultural landscape. Bear Creek and Little Bear Creek carve winding paths across the terrain, providing the primary relief in an otherwise expansive upland area. The map documents the early proliferation of the Hugoton Gas Area, with numerous Gas Wells and individual Wells dotting the landscape, signaling the shift toward industrial extraction in Stanton County. Settled history is anchored by the Mitchell Cem near the western border, while the northern sections include the high ground of Lamont. Transportation is limited to a grid of light-duty and unimproved roads that navigate between the section lines and the sandy draws of the creek beds, including a local Gravel Pit near the center of the survey area.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.16 x 27.07 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain