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1973 Map of Gaylord

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Gaylord
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Gaylord sits at the confluence of the North Fork Solomon River and Spring Creek, serving as a focal point for this agricultural region during the early 1970s. The landscape is defined by its water management and transport infrastructure, including the Kirwin Main Canal and the Pacific railroad line that cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle. Extensive irrigation networks are visible, supporting the surrounding farmland in Houston and Harlan townships.

Local history is preserved through features like Gaylord Cemetery and Christ Cem, while the industrial character of the area is noted by several sandpits, gravel pits, and quarries. Recreation and public utilities appear at Roadside Park and the Sewage Disposal plant near the river. The topography transitions from the river valley into the higher ground of Lane and Banner, illustrating the characteristic drainage patterns of Beaver Creek and Dry Creek.