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1978 Map of Elida

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Elida
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Elida serves as the central hub of this High Plains landscape, organized around the diagonal path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. The town's grid is clearly defined by streets such as Main St, Railroad Ave, and South Ave, which reflect a community built on the logistics of the rail line. Social and recreational life is evidenced by the Rodeo Ground and Athletic Field located on the town's western edge.

Beyond the settlement, the terrain is shaped by ranching and resource extraction, with the winding course of Boone Draw cutting through the plains. Water management is critical in this arid environment, marked by numerous Wells and features like Bonham Tank and Goodnight Well. The map also identifies the smaller siding of Tornero to the southwest and several Gravel Pit locations, illustrating the local industrial footprint during the late 1970s.