1979 Map of Quinter NW

About this map

The Sheridan State Game Management Area anchors the southern portion of this landscape, where the Saline River and its tributaries carve a complex drainage system through the High Plains. This late 1970s survey captures the region's resource-based economy, marked by numerous Oil Wells and a sprawling Oil field in the central townships of East Saline and Bryant. The presence of the Bethel Cem in the north and the distinct topographical feature of Turner Draw indicate the historical footprint of rural settlement and natural landmarks used for navigation. Resource extraction is further evidenced by several Sandpit sites and a Quarry located near the Gove and Trego County line. The confluence of the North Fork Saline River and the main stem provides a focal point for understanding the local hydrology before it continues eastward.