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1961 Map of Potwin

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Potwin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Potwin stands as a focal point of industrial activity on this mid-century Kansas survey, dominated by a large Oil Refinery and its associated infrastructure. The town's layout includes a sewage disposal site and a large Settling Basin, reflecting the specialized industrial needs of the era. To the west, the smaller settlement of Brainerd sits along the Missouri Pacific railroad, which cuts a straight line across the prairie landscape.

Rural life is marked by a network of family and community landmarks, from the Goldengate Sch to several country churches like Emmaus Ch and Bethel Ch. The geography is defined by the winding path of the Whitewater River and its tributaries, including Diamond Creek and Brush Creek. Scattered oil wells, quarries, and multiple burial grounds such as Holderman Cem and Sheaffer Cem provide rich detail for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of Butler County's townships.