Loading map...

1964 Map of Howard NW

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Howard NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Old Indian Treaty Boundary cuts across the northern landscape of this Kansas quadrangle, marking a historical division in the terrain between Union Center and Greenfield. By the mid-1960s, the local economy shows a clear reliance on energy extraction, evidenced by the numerous petroleum operations dotting the plains including the Bush-Denton Oil Field, Perkins Oil Field, and Love Oil Field.

Settlement patterns are defined by large ranching outfits such as the West Eagle Head Ranch and East Eagle Head Ranch, while a solitary Landing Strip suggests the necessity of aerial access in this rural expanse. The drainage network of the Elk River and Caney River dictates the topography, flowing around distinctive landmarks like Bull Mound. Local history is further anchored by the Clear Creek Cem and the recreational or geographic area designated as Wild Cat.