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1964 Map of Keighley

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

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The St Louis-San Francisco railroad cuts a straight path through this rural Butler County landscape, connecting the small settlement of Keighley to the wider region. In the mid-1960s, this area was defined by its intricate drainage systems, where the North Branch Walnut River and Little Walnut River converge amidst a network of smaller streams like Nicholas Creek and Hickory Creek. The land use is a mix of agricultural pasture and scattered industrial activity, evidenced by several Gravel Pits, a Quarry, and an Oil Well located near the northern township line.

Local history is preserved in small landmarks like Harmony Cem and Quito Cem, which serve as anchors for the surrounding townships of Prospect, Rosalia, and Glencoe. The map provides an exacting view of the township and range system, marking the boundaries between Logan and Hickory townships. This 1964 field-checked survey documents the rural infrastructure of the era, from light-duty roads to the specific location of family-named landmarks and rural church sites.