1964 Map of Buckeye

About this map

The agrarian landscape of northern Dickinson County is defined here by the winding course of Chapman Creek and the intersection of four historical townships: Cheever, Sherman, Buckeye, and Hayes. In the mid-1960s, the small settlement of Buckeye served as a focal point for the surrounding farmsteads, which are connected by a regular grid of section-line roads. This survey provides clear documentation for genealogists and local historians, mapping the precise locations of rural community centers like Bethany Ch and Zion Ch. The placement of Green Ridge Cem, Henry Cem, and Union Cem across the high ground reflects the early pioneer burial patterns of this Kansas prairie. The topography is marked by gentle drainage basins and small draws leading toward the main creek valley, illustrating the deep-rooted agricultural structure of the region during this era.