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1964 Map of Howard

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Howard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Howard serves as the primary hub in this mid-1960s Kansas landscape, situated near the confluence of the Elk River and Pawpaw Creek. The town is well-supported by local infrastructure including the Fairground, Waterworks, and nearby Elk County Airport. Cultural and educational landmarks like the Union Center Sch and Howard Cemetery reflect the established community, while the landscape reveals a history of land partition through the Old Indian Treaty Boundary that bisects the northern sections.

Industrial activity is evident through the Dunkleberger Oil Field and scattered Oil Wells, pointing to the region's reliance on mineral resources. Transportation is defined by the A T & S F rail line, which follows the natural drainage of the valley. To the south, the terrain becomes more defined by the winding paths of Wildcat Creek and Mound Branch, showing the rural character of the Union Center and Elk Falls townships.