The southern edge of Oakley transitions from a grid of residential streets like S Freeman Ave and Sunrise Ave into the high plains of the Logan County and Gove County border. This area is characterized by the branching drainage systems of N Br Hackberry Cr and Middle Br Hackberry Cr, which carve subtle relief into the primarily agricultural landscape. The local infrastructure reflects a blend of early transportation routes and modern aviation, centered around the Oakley Municipal Airport and segments of Old Hwy 40. Evidence of the region’s cultural heritage is anchored by the Zion Norwegian Cem, a notable site for genealogical research. Named rural roads such as Cedar Crst, Broken Bow, and Apache Acre delineate the township and range system, providing a precise spatial framework for studying 21st-century land use and property boundaries in this part of western Kansas.
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1954 · Goodland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Scott City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Goodland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Goodland
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Scott City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1972 · Elkader NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Orion
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Elkader NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Oakley SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Oakley South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000