1970 Map of Dolton

About this map

Silver Lake serves as a central landmark for this rural landscape where the boundaries of McCook, Hutchinson, and Turner counties meet. During the late 1960s, this area was characterized by a high density of small-scale religious and community sites, reflecting the strong heritage of local Hutterite and Mennonite settlements. The map identifies specific denominational and family markers such as Hutterthal Ch and Silver Lake Ch, alongside family-named burial grounds like Schartner Cem and Kleinsasser Cem. The town of Dolton anchors the northern portion of the quadrangle, while the southern reaches are marked by the presence of the C M St P & P railroad. This survey provides a precise record of section-line roads and field boundaries as they existed before the significant consolidation of many Midwestern family farms.