1972 Map of Herington

About this map

Herington sits at the junction of several rail lines in the early 1970s, serving as a hub where the Chicago Rock Island And Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads intersect. The town's layout is dense with civic landmarks, from the Jr High Sch and Hospital to the local Fairground and Golf Course. On the western edge, Lake Herington provides a large recreational area including a Picnic Area, while the surrounding prairie is marked by the meandering paths of Lyon Creek and Lime Creek. Rural life is anchored by several long-standing community sites such as Immanuel Ch and St Paul Cem. To the south, the Lost Springs Oil Field indicates the region's mineral extraction history, while an Old Railroad Grade to the east hints at earlier transport alignments that once defined the Kansas landscape.