1968 Map of Haviland

About this map

Haviland and Wellsford anchor this Kiowa County landscape during the late 1960s, a period defined by the convergence of agricultural tradition and modern energy infrastructure. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad cuts a straight east-west line across the northern portion of the map, serving as the primary transportation artery for the prairie settlements. South of the rail line, the terrain transitions into the rolling drainages of Spring Creek and Soldier Creek, where the land is marked by numerous Oil Wells, gas wells, and a sprawling network of pipelines. Genealogists will find the locations of Wellsford Cem and Boles Cem preserved here, while the presence of a Radio Tower in Haviland reflects the era's expanding communication reach. The map also delineates the townships of Wellsford, Glick, and Springvale, illustrating the administrative organization of the plains during this productive era.