1965 Map of Manchester NW

About this map

West Chapman Creek meanders across the northern portion of this Kansas landscape, reflecting the rural agricultural character of Ottawa and Clay counties during the mid-1960s. The terrain is defined by a series of townships including Sherman, Chapman, Grant, and Durham, where small rural institutions provided the social fabric for farming families. Local landmarks like Bethany Ch, Mt Liberty Ch, and the Union Sch are clearly marked, alongside evidence of local industry such as a Quarry. Transportation in the southern reaches is dominated by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which cuts through Richland and Ottawa townships. This survey was conducted as part of the Department of the Interior program for the development of the Missouri River Basin, capturing the region's drainage patterns through systems like Coal Creek and Sun Valley Ch.