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1966 Map of Lakin SW

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Lakin SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Arkansas river flows through the northeast corner of this Kearny Co landscape, marking a stark transition between the river bottom and the high plains of western Kansas. Just south of the river, the Southside Ditch mirrors the watercourse, a vital component of the region's agricultural infrastructure during the mid-1960s. The northern half of the map is dominated by a complex field of Sand Dunes, a geological signature of the Arkansas River Valley.

Evidence of the local energy economy is prominent throughout the terrain, with dozens of active sites such as Gas Well 3130 and Gas Well 3272 connected by a network of pipelines. Rural life is centered around landmarks like the North Star Sch and a remote Landing Strip, while Bear Cr drains the southern section. This survey documents the intersection of natural dune formations and the industrial development of natural gas resources in the High Plains.