1973 Map of Dennis

About this map

Big Hill Dam and the emerging Big Hill Lake dominate the southwestern landscape of this Labette County survey. The construction project signifies a major shift for the local environment, transforming the Big Hill Creek valley into a large reservoir. To the north, the terrain is marked by distinctive natural landmarks like Twin Mounds and Bender Mounds, the latter of which sits atop the active Bender Oil Field. The community of Dennis serves as a central hub, situated along the St Louis-San Francisco railroad line which cuts east-to-west across the map. Local heritage is preserved through landmarks such as Harmony Cem, Zion Ch, and the small settlement of Maddy. The southeastern portion of the map transitions into the Big Hill State Game Management Area, highlighting the region's balance between industrial extraction, infrastructure development, and conservation during the mid-1970s.