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1961 Map of El Dorado SW

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of El Dorado SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The El Dorado Oil Field dominates this Butler County landscape, revealing an intensive industrial footprint marked by numerous flowing wells and multiple tank farm sites. The settlement patterns of Midian and Oil Hill are deeply tied to this petroleum economy, with Oil Hill Sch and local worker housing situated alongside the drilling infrastructure. Transport networks slice through the terrain, including the Kansas Toll Road Turnpike and the Missouri Pacific railroad, which cross-hatched the region as it transitioned into the late 20th century.

Historical markers like the Old Indian Boundary provide a glimpse into the earlier division of the land, while the Walnut River and Sutton Creek anchor the natural topography. Cultural life is represented by landmarks such as the Fairview Ch, the Townhall, and the Drive-in Theater near El Dorado, reflecting the social fabric of these Kansas townships during a period of sustained energy production.