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1975 Map of New Albany

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of New Albany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The settlement of New Albany sits at a critical junction of the Fall River and the St Louis-San Francisco railroad, serving as a hub for the surrounding prairies of Wilson, Elk, and Greenwood Counties. This mid-1970s landscape reveals a region defined by its water resources and emerging energy extraction, with numerous Oil Wells peppered across the river bends. The topography is marked by named ranges and springs, including Salt Springs to the northwest and the Painterhood region in the south.

Family history is preserved in several small burial grounds scattered across the quadrangle, such as St Francis Cem, Jackson Cem, and Old Tailor Cem. The drainage network is complex, featuring the prominent Verdigris and smaller tributaries like Silver Creek, Indian Creek, and Teeters Branch. These waterways, combined with the presence of Delaware Springs, illustrate the historical importance of natural springs and creeks in the development of these Kansas townships.