1978 Map of Natoma

About this map

Natoma serves as the primary hub of this 1970s landscape, situated along the Union Pacific railroad line where it skirts Paradise Creek. The topography is defined by the sharp transition from the valley floor up to prominent heights like Round Mound in the northeast. This era of the Kansas plains shows a clear economic reliance on natural resources, evidenced by the extensive Oil Field operations, individual Oil Wells, and several Quarries scattered throughout the territory. Local history is anchored by sites such as the Conger Cem west of town and the smaller Cem located just north of the village center. The map also records early environmental infrastructure, including a designated Sewage Disposal area and a Roadside Park along the highway, illustrating the community's mid-century growth and civic planning near the borders of Rooks, Osborne, Ellis, and Russell counties.