1973 Map of Enders

About this map

Enders Reservoir dominates the landscape of Chase County in the mid-1970s, its waters covering a portion of the Frenchman Creek valley. The small settlement of Enders sits at the northern edge of the reservoir, serving as a focal point for local transportation and recreation. The Burlington Northern railroad cuts through the terrain, passing just east of the village and the Enders Dam Airport. This era of development is marked by an emphasis on public leisure, evidenced by the Church Grove Recreation Area and a Golf Course situated along the shoreline. Further east, the Enders Dam itself and nearby Gaging Stations reveal the managed nature of the regional watershed. Scattered throughout the northern plains, numerous points labeled Well indicate the importance of groundwater for agriculture and local residency in this high plains environment.