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1971 Map of Hudson SE

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Hudson SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Rattlesnake Creek and Peace Creek wind through the flat landscape of Stafford County, defining the hydrology of this agricultural region. The northeastern corner is dominated by the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, featuring the Little Salt Marsh, a critical ecological site for migratory birds. This 1971 survey captures the area’s dependence on both its natural water resources and its industrial development, with numerous Oil Wells scattered across the northern sections of Hayes and Putnam townships.

Local history is anchored by the Strobe Cem in West Cooper, providing a specific point of interest for genealogical research in an area otherwise marked by section-line roads and scattered farmsteads. The southern edge of the map shows the Missouri Pacific railroad line, while infrastructure like the Booster Station and Fish Hatchery illustrate the managed nature of the local environment during this era.