1969 Map of Copeland NE

About this map

Wild Horse Lake sits at the heart of this High Plains landscape in Gray County, surrounded by the township boundaries of Ingalls, Copeland, and Montezuma. The topography is characterized by subtle depressions and numerous Wells, reflecting the critical importance of groundwater management in this agricultural region. Evidence of industrial and utility infrastructure is present through a prominent Pipeline cutting across the southwestern terrain and a Sandpit located near the center of the survey area. This 1960s snapshot captures the rural character of the Kansas prairie as modern irrigation and transport networks were being established. The land is marked by a grid of unimproved roads and fence lines, indicating a highly organized system of land division and large-scale farming operations that define the western Kansas economy.