1969 Map of Kingsdown

About this map

Mulberry Creek winds through the northern half of this terrain, carving a distinct drainage pattern into the Kansas plains of Ford County. The southern portion of the landscape is dominated by the linear infrastructure of the mid-20th century, specifically the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad and a dense corridor of pipelines. The small community of Kingsdown sits at this intersection of rail and road, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural area. Genealogists and local historians will find the Sodville Cem located just west of the townsite, a clear marker of the early settlement's footprint. The map also documents numerous wells scattered across the township, illustrating the ongoing importance of groundwater and resource extraction in this prairie environment during the late 1960s.