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1974 Map of Healy

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Healy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Healy serves as the primary hub of this High Plains landscape, situated along the Missouri Pacific railroad. The town's layout is centered around the rail line and a prominent Water Tank, reflecting the critical importance of transportation and water infrastructure in western Kansas. Outside the immediate settlement, the terrain is defined by the branching drainages of North Fork Walnut Creek, Middle Fork Walnut Creek, and Cheyenne Creek, which cut through the flat agricultural townships of Cheyenne, Wilson, Blaine, and Dighton.

Aviation and extraction marks are scattered across the plains, including the Gill Airport to the east and a dedicated Landing Strip south of town. Numerous Caliche Pits are documented along the creek banks, indicating local quarrying activity. Genealogists can locate the Healy Cem northwest of the main community, while researchers interested in infrastructure can trace the straight paths of a large Pipeline crossing the county.