1968 Map of Kimeo

About this map

Kimeo and Chepstow anchor this rural landscape along the border of Washington and Riley Counties during the late 1960s. The topography is defined by the branching drainages of the North Fork Fancy Creek and Deadman Creek, which carve deep, undulating patterns into the Kansas prairie. These waterways dictated the placement of early infrastructure and community centers, such as the Townhall and the Appleton Cem. Local life was centered around spiritual and civic gatherings at St Peter Ch and Fancy Creek Ch. The map includes fine details such as unchecked fence and field lines, offering a precise look at the agricultural footprint and property divisions of the era. The complex network of unimproved dirt roads and light-duty paths illustrates the connectivity between the scattered townships of Goshen, May Day, and Lincoln before modern highway expansions altered the rural character.