1966 Map of Brewster

About this map

Brewster straddles the county line between Sherman Co and Thomas Co in this mid-1960s landscape, serving as a hub for the surrounding agricultural townships of West Hale, Union, Kingery, and I O W A. The era is defined by significant infrastructure transitions, most notably the modern highway marked Under Construction that runs parallel to the historic Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. The drainage patterns of the High Plains are clearly visible as the headwaters of South Fork Sappa Creek and the South Fork Solomon River carve through the terrain. For local historians, the map documents established community landmarks such as Fairview Cem and Brewster Cem, alongside the industrial presence of scattered Gravel Pits and numerous water wells that supported the region's development.