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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

The Oil Refinery at Potwin anchors this industrial and agricultural landscape in central Butler County, with its extensive Settling Basin and protective Levee situated along Brush Creek. This mid-century survey captures the region during a peak of petroleum activity, evidenced by the numerous Oil Wells and the sprawling Potwin Field boundary. The infrastructure of the Missouri Pacific railroad cuts across the prairie, connecting the industrial hub at Potwin with the smaller settlement of Brainerd to the west.

Rural life is meticulously documented through a network of family and community landmarks, including the Goldengate Sch and several country churches like Emmaus Ch and Bethel Ch. For genealogists, the map is a vital record of early residents, preserving the locations of the Holderman Cem, Harder Cem, and McGill Cem. The meandering path of the Whitewater River and its tributaries, such as Henry Creek and Diamond Creek, defines the natural drainage of the Milton and Plum Grove townships.