1965 Map of Mc Cracken

About this map

McCracken serves as the central hub for this portion of the Kansas plains during the mid-1960s, situated at the intersection of local township boundaries. The town is defined by its position along the Missouri Pacific railroad, which cuts through the landscape near several prominent watercourses including Snake Creek and Big Timber Creek. This survey reveals an economy transitioning between traditional agriculture and resource extraction, evidenced by the presence of a Sandpit and scattered oil wells, particularly in the southern reaches near Alexander Creek. Genealogists will find the local burial grounds, including McCracken Cem and a smaller unnamed cem, clearly marked. The topography is further categorized by historical administrative divisions, spanning the townships of Waring, Hampton, Alexander, and Bazine.