1973 Map of Lake City

About this map

The Medicine Lodge River meanders through the heart of Barber County, creating a valley for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line. This 1970s survey captures the settlement of Lake City, where the rail line and river valley intersect, providing a vital transport corridor in south-central Kansas. The surrounding landscape is characterized by numerous drainage systems, including Cottonwood Creek, Sand Creek, and Bear Creek, which feed into the primary river basin. Economic activity of the era is evidenced by the presence of energy extraction sites such as the Deerhead Gas Field and the Eagle Oil and Gas Field. Private aviation is also noted with the Mills Landing Strip, reflecting a specialized land use pattern common in rural ranching and industrial regions during the mid-20th century.