1964 Map of Longton NW

About this map

The Elk River carves a winding path through the center of this Elk County landscape, where the town of Elk Falls sits at the southern edge of the survey. This 1964 record illustrates a region defined by its water and historical borders, most notably the Old Indian Treaty Boundary that cuts horizontally across the terrain. To the northwest, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad skirts the banks of Snake Creek, while Polk Daniels Lake provides a centralized recreational focus with its designated Picnic Area and Spillway. The map provides specific locations for local industry and heritage, including several Oil Wells, a Quarry, and a local Cem near the riverbanks. The intricate drainage systems of Hitchen Creek and its many branches emphasize the dissected nature of the prairie upland as it meets the river valley.