1966 Map of East Bridge Creek South

About this map

The Arkansas River serves as the central artery for this Western Kansas landscape, flanked by a complex network of irrigation infrastructure essential to High Plains agriculture. The Frontier Ditch, Amity Canal, and Alamo Ditch parallel the river's course, illustrating the intensive water management required for the region's survival. In the western portion of the map, the town of Coolidge is situated near the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line, featuring a Coolidge Cem and a nearby Quarry. Further east, the settlement of Medway sits near a Roadside Park and several Wells. The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of West Bridge Creek and East Bridge Creek, which cut through the land as they flow south toward the river. This 1966 field-checked survey reveals an era of established ranching and farming, documented by fine red dashed lines indicating field and fence boundaries across the Hamilton County countryside.