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1961 Map of Hays South

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Hays South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The southern edge of Hays and the surrounding agricultural landscape are documented during a period of steady mid-century growth. The map centers on the winding course of Big Creek, which snakes through the terrain past Custer Island Park and various municipal developments. Landmarks such as Fort Hays State College and the Old Fort Hays Museum highlight the area's educational and frontier heritage, while the presence of Hadley Hospital and the Washington School mark the expansion of local infrastructure.

Resource extraction and transport are central to the region's economy, evidenced by the Union Pacific railroad corridor and a dense concentration of Oil Wells scattered across the southern Wheatland and the designated Oil Field. Smaller settlements like Munjor appear to the east, while local culture is reflected in features ranging from the St Francis Cemetery to the Drive-in Theater and Ekey Park.