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1970 Map of Chase

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Chase
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Chase sits at the heart of an industrial landscape defined by the extraction of Kansas natural resources in the early 1970s. The town is flanked by the massive Chase Silica Oil Field, where a dense network of derricks and oil wells peppers the terrain. This energy infrastructure is supported by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which cuts through the northern portion of the quadrangle, and a significant pipeline corridor to the southeast.

Beyond the oil industry, local landmarks like Wayside Park and Schafer Airfield provide a look at civic life during this era. Genealogists will find historical value in the presence of Springdale Cem and St Marys Cem, while the natural drainage of Spring Creek and Cow Creek offers a contrast to the geometric grid of sections and industrial sites. The map also records the Tobias Oil Field near a local gravel pit, showcasing the diverse geological utility of the Rice County area.