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1961 Map of Laird

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Laird
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The North Fork Republican River valley anchors this tri-state corner where Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas meet. The settlement of Laird sits at the western edge of the quadrangle, serving as a hub for the surrounding agricultural plains during the early 1960s. The landscape is defined by the critical management of water in a semi-arid region, evidenced by the Haigler Canal and the Gaging Station located along the riverbanks.

Transportation and utility infrastructure follow the river's path, with the Burlington Northern railroad providing a vital link across the state lines toward Sanborn. Genealogists and local historians will find the Hanshaw Cem north of the river, while the southern portion of the map transition toward the Arikaree River and the historical Wano area. The presence of a Landing Strip and Radio Towers indicates the modernization of this rural borderland.