1963 Map of Morehead

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The Old Indian Treaty Boundary slices diagonally through this Kansas landscape, marking a significant historical line between township sections and county divisions. This 1963 survey, updated in the late 1970s, captures a transition in the local economy as numerous Oil Wells and a Quarry appear alongside established agricultural areas. The settlement of Morehead sits at the junction of four counties—Wilson, Neosho, Labette, and Montgomery—served by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line. To the west, the smaller community of Brooks is positioned along the St Louis-San Francisco tracks. Local social life and heritage are anchored by landmarks such as Harrison Ch and Hidden Haven Camp, while rural cemeteries like Star Cem and Plainfield Cem provide valuable records for family historians. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Chetopa Creek and Drum Creek, which flow through the varied townships of Newark, Shiloh, and Chetopa.