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1971 Map of Reece

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Reece
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Old Indian Treaty Boundary cuts through the southern reaches of this landscape, marking a significant historical line across the Kansas prairie. At the center of the survey lies Reece, a small settlement positioned along the Missouri Pacific railroad. The community is supported by the nearby Reece Cem and the surrounding Reece Oil Field, which indicates the area's mid-century reliance on petroleum extraction.

Water defines the drainage patterns of the region, with the West Branch Fall River and its various tributaries, including Coon Creek and Burn Creek, carving the topography. Broad areas such as Sallyards Field and South Salem are clearly defined, while smaller landmarks like the Landing Field near the river and an isolated Oil Well to the south reflect the diverse land use. The map illustrates a transition between agricultural open space and the structured development of the rail-and-resource economy.