1962 Map of Elgin NE

About this map

Middle Caney Creek winds through the hills of Chautauqua County, creating a landscape defined by sharp drainage patterns and rural industry in the early 1960s. The region shows a significant concentration of oil wells and a large quarry, indicating the importance of resource extraction to the local economy. Transport and commerce are tied to the Missouri Pacific railroad line, which skirts the southern portion of the territory near the junction of Rock Creek. The topography is marked by several named water features including the notable Butcher Falls. Genealogists will find several distinct burial grounds preserved on this sheet, such as Spring Creek Cem, Denick Cem, and Rogers Cem, which are often located on high ground overlooking the creek valleys. The map also delineates the civil boundaries for Center and Summit townships.