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1960 Map of Garden City West

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Garden City West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Garden City and the neighboring settlement of Holcomb anchor this landscape during a period of mid-century growth along the Arkansas River. The transport corridor of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad runs parallel to the river, defining the development of the city's western industrial and educational districts. Institutional landmarks such as the Jr College, Lincoln Sch, and Jones Sch reflect the community's mid-century expansion.

The southern half of the sheet reveals a shift from urban grid to the expansive Finney County State Game Refuge, characterized by sand dunes and natural terrain. Local industry is evident through numerous gas wells and Gravel Pits scattered near the river, while recreational spaces like Finnup Park and the local Fairground offer a look at the social layout of the area. This survey provides a clear view of the transition from the irrigated valley floor to the high plains ecology of southwestern Kansas.