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1974 Map of Gibson Creek

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Gibson Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Butterfield (Approximate Overland Location) Trail cuts across the northern reaches of this Trego County landscape, marking the historic path of 19th-century westward expansion. This mid-1970s survey captures the area's agricultural and natural layout, dominated by the winding path of the Smoky Hill River as it traverses the central portion of the quadrangle. The river is supported by a network of drainage systems, including Hackberry Creek to the north and the namesake Gibson Creek, Wild Horse Creek, and Rattlesnake Creek to the south.

Several Historical Markers are noted along the trail route, indicating a local effort to preserve the memory of the overland stage and freighting era. Human activity is further evidenced by a Gaging Station on the river and specialized resource extraction sites like a Caliche Pit and various sandpits. The map provides a clear view of the rural township divisions between Collyer and Franklin, showing the dispersed farmsteads and section roads that define the region's modern spatial organization.