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1978 Map of Plainville

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Plainville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Plainville stands as a significant regional hub in the late 1970s, defined by the industrial presence of the surrounding Oil Field and its position along the Union Pacific railroad. The town's infrastructure is remarkably detailed, featuring a local hospital, Post Office, and a Drive-in Theater near a prominent Water Tank. To the west, the Plainville Twp Lake provides a notable break in the prairie landscape, offering designated picnic areas amidst the active extraction sites.

The geography transitions southward into the Buckeye township area, where the terrain is marked by the winding paths of Paradise Creek and Sand Creek. This portion of Rooks County shows a dense network of Oil Wells and access roads, reflecting the economic drivers of the era. On the town's southern edge, the Plainville Airpark and a local cemetery serve as additional landmarks of the community's established footprint.