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1970 Map of Nickerson

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Nickerson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Nickerson serves as the central hub of this 1970 landscape, situated at the intersection of significant rail lines and water routes. The town is flanked by the Arkansas River to the south and Cow Creek to the north, creating a corridor for the Atchison Topeka and Pacific Santa Fe railroad. To the west, Salt Creek joins the Arkansas, while the northern sections are dominated by the extensive Wherry Oil Field and Dymond Oil Field.

Industrial and agricultural activity is evident through features like the Fish Farm near the Rice Co Reno Co line and several sandpits clustered near the riverbank. This survey illustrates the mid-century integration of natural water systems and petroleum extraction, with several pipelines traversing the plains. Rural life is anchored by landmarks such as the Wildmead Cem, providing a detailed record for those studying the genealogy and land use patterns of this central Kansas region.