1966 Map of Garnett NW

About this map

Pottawatomie Creek and its many winding tributaries define the rural landscape of eastern Kansas in the mid-1960s. The northern reaches of Richmond sit adjacent to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which cuts a straight diagonal across the southwestern township lines. The area is characterized by the transition from agriculture to natural drainage basins, with South Fork Pottawatomie Creek and Middle Branch carving through the terrain. Evidence of the region's natural resource extraction is visible through scattered Oil Wells in the northeast and a Quarry near the eastern boundary. This survey captures local landmarks of genealogical importance, such as Baker Cem and Berea Cem, alongside recreational and utility features like Richmond Lake and a Radio Tower. The map provides a detailed view of the civil divisions between Ohio, Cutler, and Richmond townships as they existed before modern suburban expansion.