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1978 Map of Fairport

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

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Saline River winds through this central Kansas landscape, carving a distinct valley between the townships of Catherine, Herzog, and Paradise. This late 1970s survey documents the intensive energy extraction in the region, dominated by the Fairport Field and various Oil Wells scattered across the high ground. The small settlement of Fairport sits at a sharp bend in the river, adjacent to a local Cem and gravel extraction sites, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural sections.

Drainage patterns are clearly defined by Sweetwater Creek and the notable Sweetwater Canyon, which cut through the terrain toward the river. The map also records the boundary line between Ellis Co and Russell Co, illustrating how these administrative borders bisect the active oil fields and agricultural tracts. Small landmarks like Baum and numerous unnamed section roads provide a detailed grid for researchers tracing family land holdings or the development of the local petroleum industry during this era.