1979 Map of Grinnell NE

About this map

The Saline River cuts across the High Plains of western Kansas, defining a landscape of drainage patterns and agricultural potential in the late 1970s. This survey focuses on the boundary between Sheridan and Gove counties, where the Union Pacific railroad serves as the primary industrial corridor. The southern edge of the map features the outskirts of Grinnell and Grainfield, revealing the proximity of these prairie settlements to essential water sources like the North Fork Big Creek. Extensive labeling of wells and several sandpits reflects the region’s reliance on groundwater and local materials for construction and irrigation. To the north, the terrain is carved by Solomon Spring Brook and Spring Brook Creek, illustrating the intricate network of tributaries that shape the Kansas watershed.