1966 Map of Herkimer

About this map

The Old Indian Treaty Boundary cuts across this prairie landscape, serving as a reminder of the shifting administrative and tribal borders of north-central Kansas. Centered around the small settlement of Herkimer, the map reveals a rural community supported by a dense network of country schools and churches, including Bethlehem Sch, Sunrise Sch, and Deer Creek Sch. The industrial presence is concentrated along the Union Pacific rail line and the banks of the Big Blue River, where a Sandpit and Quarry indicate the local extraction of natural resources.