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1965 Map of Lake Afton

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Lake Afton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The confluence of the North Fork Ninnescah River and South Fork Ninnescah River anchors this mid-century look at the prairie landscape of western Sedgwick County. The map captures a transition in land use, where traditional agrarian sections in townships like Morton and Erie meet the recreational development surrounding Lake Afton. The creation of Afton County Park and Clear Lake indicates a shift toward public leisure spaces, complete with picnic areas and campgrounds, while the Lake Afton Boys Ranch and Camp Hyde mark specific institutional and youth-oriented footprints on the land.

Water management and local industry are visible through the network of smaller tributaries like Jocelyn Creek and Sand Creek, as well as a commercial Sandpit near Polecat Creek. For those researching family history, the Peotone Cem stands as a focal point in the southern portion of the map, and the At&SF tracks show the vital rail connection that once linked these rural townships to the broader Kansas economy.