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1967 Map of Madison SW

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Madison SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Seeley-Wick Oil Field and Madison Field dominate this portion of Greenwood County, reflecting the deep integration of the petroleum industry into the Kansas prairie during the mid-to-late 20th century. Numerous oil wells and a network of pipelines are mapped across the rolling landscape, intersecting with natural watercourses like the South Branch Verdigris River and Willow Creek.

Evidence of earlier transportation and community infrastructure is found in the Old Railroad Grade and local landmarks such as the Community Center and Roadside Park. For those researching local family history, the map precisely locates the Prairie Chapel Cem and Woods Cem, providing essential points for genealogical study. The terrain is further defined by the boundaries of Madison and Janesville, where land use ranges from industrial extraction to recreational spaces like the Madison Golf Course.