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1967 Map of Gridley SE

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Gridley SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts across the northwest corner of this Kansas landscape, reflecting the vital transportation network of the late 1960s. This territory, spanning the border of Coffey and Woodson counties, is defined by the convergence of North Big Creek, South Big Creek, and Big Creek. The map documents a rural economy transitioning between traditional agriculture and early industrial activity, noted by the presence of numerous oil wells near the southern border and several gravel pits scattered near the rail line.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial sites, including Big Creek Cem, Fairhope Cem, and Siria Cem. The landscape also features the McMullen Airport and remnants of an Old Railroad Grade, providing clues to the area's changing infrastructure. Small drainage systems like Duck Creek and Turkey Creek further detail the local topography of these prairie townships.