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1959 Map of Great Bend NE

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Great Bend NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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Walnut Creek and its southern neighbor Little Walnut Creek meander through this landscape, defining the agricultural and industrial character of Barton County. In the north, the Oil Field is densely marked with numerous Oil Well sites, signaling the region's energy economy. This era shows a community well-served by local education, featuring several rural institutions such as Countryside Sch, School No 45, and Bissell Point Sch.

Transport and water management are prominent, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad following the creek's curve while the Missouri Pacific runs north-south through South Homestead. Notable engineering features include the Koen Canal and its Aqueduct, which facilitated irrigation across the plains. Near the northern edge of Great Bend, recreation and culture appear via the Barton Lake and a local Drive-in Theater, providing a detailed view of Kansas life in the late fifties.