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1979 Map of Lucerne

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Lucerne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Lucerne sits in the northern reaches of this Kansas landscape, a small community hub situated between the wide drainages of the High Plains. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including the winding Bow Creek and its tributary South Bow Creek, which have carved distinct valleys across the Adell and Gettysburg townships. These drainage patterns significantly influenced the area's agricultural development and road network, which often follows the section lines between the creek beds.

Energy extraction plays a visible role in the local economy, as evidenced by several Oil Field locations and various Wells scattered throughout the north. Toward the southern border, the landscape transitions into more complex topography near Antelope Creek and Keys Creek, where the boundary between Sheridan County and Graham County is marked. The distribution of Oil Wells across the alluvial plains suggests a period of active resource exploration alongside traditional farming and ranching.