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1962 Map of Dexter NE

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Dexter NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Otter township and the surrounding ranching country of eastern Cowley County define this landscape as it appeared in the early 1960s. The terrain is deeply carved by a network of waterways including Otter Creek, Union Creek, and Jim Creek, creating a series of prominent ridges and draws. Central to the topography is Hogback Hill, a landmark rising above the confluence of several drainages. Settlement patterns are characterized by family ranching operations scattered across the quadrangle, such as the Ramsey Ranch, Mills Ranch, and Boone Ranch.

Boundary lines for Caneyville, Jefferson, Cedar, and Dexter townships reveal the administrative organization of the era. A lone Cem stands near the center of the sheet, providing a point of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking early residents. This map also records fine details of the rural infrastructure, including selected fence and field lines visible from aerial photography, alongside traditional topographic features.