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1965 Map of Kanona SE, 1966 Print
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1965 Map of Kanona SE

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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Big Timber Creek and its tributaries carve a distinctive drainage pattern across this Decatur County landscape, defining the rural character of northwest Kansas in the mid-1960s. The northern reaches of the quadrangle are marked by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad, which cuts a straight path across the terrain, serving as a vital link for the agricultural economy of the era. The land is organized into distinct townships including Roosevelt, Lincoln, Altory, and Garfield, reflecting the orderly grid of the Great Plains. Scattered signs of resource extraction appear, such as a solitary oil well in the northwest, while local heritage is anchored by the Big Timber Cem situated near the banks of its namesake creek. Waterways like Plum Creek and Long Branch provide the primary natural relief in this primarily agrarian expanse, where the transition between high plains and creek bottoms dictates the placement of roads and homesteads.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1965
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions20.97 x 26.99 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain