1971 Map of George West

About this map

The settlement of George sits at a vital crossing of the Illinois Central railroad and the upper reaches of the Little Rock River during the early 1970s. This agricultural landscape in Lyon County is defined by a grid of townships including Rock, Liberal, and Wheeler, where small country landmarks like Hope Ch and Evergreen Cem served the local farming community. The terrain is shaped by the winding paths of Otter Creek and the curiously named Rio Grande stream, which flows south toward the Lyon and Sioux County line. Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is present in the form of a Gravel Pit and a prominent Radio Tower, while the Boyden Recreation Area near the southern border provides a rare pocket of public leisure space amidst the productive fields.