1969 Map of Fowler

About this map

Fowler stands as the primary hub in this late 1960s survey of the High Plains, situated at the edge of the Artesian Valley. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Crooked Creek, which meanders through the townships of East Hess, Wilburn, and Fowler. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad cuts diagonally across the southern plains, anchoring the local economy to the rail lines and supporting the movement of goods in this agricultural region. Evidence of the area's infrastructure and development is clear through the presence of multiple pipelines and a Radio Tower. For genealogists and local historians, the map provides precise locations for rural burial grounds, including McCauley Cem and Wilburn Cem, offering a window into the settlement patterns of Meade and Ford counties during this era.