1974 Map of Kalvesta

About this map

Kalvesta sits at the center of this 1970s western Kansas landscape, serving as a hub where Highway 156 and Highway 23 intersect. The terrain is characterized by the winding path of Sand Creek in the south and the township boundaries of Garfield. This era shows a rural economy supported by local extraction, evidenced by the Caliche Pit and Sandpit located in the eastern portion of the quadrangle. Small geographic markers such as Sims and Ford denote points of local significance along the county lines. A large Pipeline cuts across the northern section of the map, illustrating the infrastructure required for energy transport across the High Plains. The numerous benchmarks, including BM 2668 and BM 2725, provide precise topographic data for this section of Finney County and Gray County.