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1966 Map of Kendall

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Kendall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Arkansas River valley defines this mid-1960s survey of western Kansas, where the community of Kendall serves as a focal point for the surrounding high plains. The landscape is a study in industrial and environmental shifts, featuring extensive shifting sand deposits south of the river and a growing grid of energy infrastructure marked by numerous Gas Wells and a Drill Hole. Transport history is deeply etched into the terrain via the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and the Fort Aubrey Road, reflecting the corridor's long-standing importance for movement across the Arkansas valley.

Local landmarks such as the Kendall Cem and a prominent Water Tank provide fixed points for genealogical research and community history. Drainage from the north is captured by Shirley Creek, which cuts through the upland topography to join the river. The map also captures the administrative boundary between Hamilton County and Kearny County, showing how the land was partitioned for agriculture and resource extraction.