1985 Map of Clay Center

About this map

The Republican River and Solomon River valleys define this mid-1980s landscape across north-central Kansas, where agricultural grids meet the waters of Milford Lake. This survey captures the region's transport network anchored by the Union Pacific System railroad, which connects several well-established grain-handling communities. Centered on Clay Center, the map details a rural landscape transitioning toward conservation and recreation, most notably at the Ottawa State Game Lake and Wildlife Area. Genealogists and local historians can trace the precise boundaries of numerous townships such as Sherman, Garfield, and Blaine, while also locating landmarks like Twin Mounds and Table Mounds. Smaller settlements, including Miltonvale, Glasco, and Delphos, are shown with their proximity to creek systems like Chapman Creek and Pipe Creek, illustrating the historical reliance on these waterways for early settlement and industry.