1969 Map of Mouth of Lake Creek

About this map

The Butterfield Overland Trail cuts across this High Plains landscape, following a route through the western reaches of Kansas near the Wallace and Logan County line. This late 1960s survey illustrates a rural terrain defined by the broad valley of the Smoky Hill River and its prominent southern bluff, known simply as Smoky Hill. Multiple locations for a Historical Marker and an additional Historic Marker are noted along the historical trail route, providing specific points of interest for researchers tracing the path of early westward expansion. The presence of numerous Wells and a specific Spring highlight the critical importance of water sources in this arid region. Transportation and industry are marked by the Union Pacific railroad line to the north and a lone Quarry in the southeast, while the drainage of Lake Creek and Turkey Creek further shape the local topography.