1962 Map of Hale

About this map

Hale and Monett serve as central points in this landscape of southeast Kansas, which is defined by an extensive network of waterways and early industrial activity. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade winding through the northern sections provides a clear trace of former transit corridors that once connected these rural settlements. This 1962 survey, updated with 1970s photogrammetric data, reveals the significance of the energy sector in Sedan and Washington townships, where scattered Gas Wells and a dedicated Oil Field sit alongside agricultural land.