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1965 Map of Halstead NW

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Halstead NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Lake Inman and the surrounding prairie of Central Kansas define this 1965 survey, documenting a landscape where agricultural life follows the winding paths of the Blaze Fork and Turkey Creek. The map captures a high concentration of community landmarks essential for family history research, particularly the numerous rural cemeteries like Hebron Cem, Ebenezer Cem, and the Hoffnungsau Ch Cem. These sites, often situated near country churches like Hoffnungsau Ch, reflect the deep-rooted settlement patterns across the borders of McPherson, Reno, and Harvey counties.

A notable geological feature, the Big Sinkhole, stands out against the grid of section lines and pipelines that crisscross townships such as Superior and Turkey Creek. While most of the area is dedicated to farming, industrial presence is noted by a Pumping Station and Radio Tower. The inclusion of the Turkey Creek Sch provides a tangible link to the educational history of the district before mid-century consolidation transformed the rural school system.