1965 Map of Hesston

About this map

Hesston anchors the southern landscape of this mid-1960s survey, a period when the town was defined by the presence of Hesston College and the Missouri Pacific railroad line. The surrounding countryside reveals a grid of rural life, marked by small landmarks like Meadowlark Sch and the Meridian Ch. A network of creeks, including Black Kettle Creek, Emma Creek, and West Emma Creek, drain the agricultural plains, while the northern sections show the influence of local industry via the Goessel Oil Field and scattered Oil Wells. The boundary between McPherson and Harvey Counties cuts across the center, highlighting the regional orientation of local farms. For genealogists, the map provides precise locations for the Freedom Cem and Meridian Cem, alongside specialized sites such as a Fish Hatchery and multiple landing strips.