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2009 Map of Halstead

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Halstead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

The Little Arkansas River and its winding tributaries, including Black Kettle Creek, dominate this central Kansas landscape just north of the Sedgwick County line. The city of Halstead serves as the primary hub in the southeast corner, where the Halstead Post Office and local street grid are clearly defined. This area reflects a long history of agrarian and industrial use, evidenced by the small settlement of Alta Mills to the north and the localized Halstead Oil Field to the east.

Transportation throughout the region relies on a strict grid of section-line roads such as N Golden Prairie Rd and S Old Settlers Rd, which facilitate movement between the various small communities like Paxton. The southern portion of the map is bisected by the prominent corridor of W 50 Hwy, connecting the rural township to the broader regional economy. Water management is a visible priority, with the North Branch Kisiwa Creek draining the southwestern quadrant of the quadrangle.