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1965 Map of Manchester

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Manchester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Manchester and Talmage anchor this mid-1960s survey of north-central Kansas, where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts a diagonal path through the prairie landscape. The map details a region defined by its townships, including Flora, Willowdale, and Cheever, reflecting the structured land divisions of Dickinson County. Natural drainage is dominated by the meandering course of Mud Creek and the southern flow of Buckeye Creek.

For those researching local history or genealogy, the map identifies specific community landmarks like White Cloud Cem and Prairiedale Cem. The settlement pattern follows the rail line and township roads, showing the rural density at a time when these small agricultural hubs remained vital to the regional economy. The boundary with Ottawa County is clearly marked, providing a definitive look at the jurisdictional lines during this period of the Missouri River Basin development.