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1966 Map of Cunningham

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Cunningham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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Cunningham Valley is the focal point of this mid-1960s landscape, where the South Fork Ninnescah River meanders eastward through the southern half of the quadrangle. The town of Cunningham serves as the primary hub, situated at the intersection of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and local transport routes. This period in central Kansas history reveals a mix of agricultural and early industrial activity, noted by several Gravel Pits and a specialized Fish Hatchery located downstream along the river.

Smaller community centers and rural gathering places are well-documented, including the settlements of Haynesville, Dresden, and Skellyville. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the placement of the Dresden Cem, Cunningham Cem, and Rural Cem, which mark the generational roots of these Kingman County townships. The boundary between Pratt and Kingman counties runs along the western edge, anchoring the survey in a specific regional context.