1960 Map of Pawnee Rock

About this map

Arkansas River bottomlands define the southern half of this mid-century survey, where the river winds along the border between Barton and Pawnee Counties. The landscape is dominated by the industrial and agricultural rhythm of central Kansas, marked by numerous Oil Wells and Gravel Pits that punctuate the rolling plains. The town of Pawnee Rock sits as a central hub, situated near the Pawnee Rock State Park and the historic Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line. Local genealogy and community history are anchored by landmarks such as Bergtal Ch, Pawnee Rock Cem, and the Dundee Valley Cem near the small settlement of Dundee. To the north, the terrain transitions into the high plains of the Clarence and Buffalo townships, while Ash Creek provides a secondary drainage system in the south.