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1974 Map of Grigston

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

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Grigston stands as the primary settlement on this western Kansas landscape, situated along the northern edge of the survey area. The local economy and infrastructure are defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which runs east-to-west through the town, connecting this agricultural region to larger markets. Surrounding the town are the townships of Keystone, Blaine, and Lake, which cross the border of Scott and Lane Counties.

Evidence of the mid-1970s industrial profile is scattered across the plains, specifically the presence of a large Feedlot and numerous Oil Wells. The terrain is marked by a series of shallow depressions and draws, a characteristic landform of the High Plains. This survey captures a specific moment in the evolution of the region's energy and cattle industries, providing a clear view of how these developments integrated with the existing rail network and township boundaries.