1985 Map of Oakley

About this map

Oakley serves as a significant transit hub in Western Kansas on this mid-1980s survey, where the prairie landscape is defined by the east-west corridors of the Union Pacific Railroad and Interstate 70. This regional overview illustrates the transition from the high plains to the drainage basins of the South Fork Solomon River and the Saline River. Small agricultural settlements like Grinnell, Grainfield, and Quinter line the southern rail route, while Hoxie and Rexford anchor the northern reaches of the quadrangle. Significant water resources and recreational spaces are noted, including the Sheridan State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area and Sunny Slope Lake. The map reveals a highly organized township structure across Thomas, Sheridan, Graham, Logan, and Gove counties, reflecting the deep-rooted grid of the American West's homesteading era.