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1964 Map of Gypsum SE

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Gypsum SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Elm Springs sits at the heart of this agricultural region on the border of Marion and Dickinson counties, surrounded by a dense network of early rural social centers. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the North Cottonwood River and Gypsum Creek, which supported a series of localized communities and family-named landmarks. Faith and family history are prominently visible through several rural churches and resting places, including Friedenstal Ch, Logan Ch, and the Pankratz Cem.

Industry and education also leave their marks on the plains. In the northwestern corner, the Fanska Oil Field reveals the mid-century energy development of the area, while the Grand Central Sch stands as a focal point for the surrounding farmsteads. The intersection of these county lines—where Saline, McPherson, Dickinson, and Marion counties meet—illustrates the intricate jurisdictional patchwork of central Kansas during this era.