1969 Map of Mc Allaster

About this map

McAllaster anchors the southeastern corner of this Western Kansas landscape, situated along the vital Union Pacific railroad line. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the North Fork Smoky Hill River, which is joined by several tributaries including Sand Creek and Lake Creek. The topography reveals a series of breaks and draws typical of the High Plains, where the watercourses have carved distinct valleys into the tableland. Land use in the late 1960s appears centered on natural resource extraction and transportation, evidenced by the presence of a Marl Pit, a Gravel Pit, and a Sandpit scattered across the quadrangle. A network of Jeep Trails provides access through the more dissected areas north of the river, connecting remote Springs to the primary overland routes. The map also delineates the border between Wallace County and Logan County, showing how these political boundaries intersect with the natural drainage patterns of the region.