1968 Map of Middle Ladder Creek East

About this map

Middle Ladder Creek and South Ladder Creek carve through the high plains of western Kansas, defining a landscape of deeply incised drainage systems and flat uplands. This 1968 field-checked survey reveals the transition from the open expanses of South Flats into the broken ground of the creek valleys. The map documents the rural character of the border between Wallace and Greeley Counties, where the townships of Sharon Springs, Harrison, and Tribune meet. Human presence is sparse but clearly marked by a network of unimproved roads and scattered water infrastructure. A notable point of local history is recorded at Bethany Cem, situated near the confluence of the creek branches, serving as a primary genealogical landmark for the surrounding ranching and farming community.