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USGS Topo · Published 1985About this map
The Smoky Hill River and Walnut Creek define the horizontal grain of this High Plains landscape, where the Cedar Bluff Reservoir stands as a significant hydrological landmark. Along the northern corridor, the Union Pacific railroad anchors a string of prairie towns including Hays, Victoria, and Walker, reflecting the historical rail-town development pattern of central Kansas. Further south, the Missouri Pacific line serves settlements like La Crosse and McCracken, illustrating the dual-railroad economy that once drove regional commerce.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1985
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:100,000
Physical Dimensions40.96 x 24.51 inches
Editions of this 1985 Hays Map
2 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain