1973 Map of Richfield

About this map

Richfield stands as the primary hub of activity in this southwestern Kansas landscape, situated just north of the North Fork Cimarron River. The topography transitions from the river valley into a high plain marked by intensive energy exploration and agriculture. Dozens of Gas Wells and a Drill Hole punctuate the grid of section lines, reflecting the development of the Hugoton Gas Area during the early 1970s. North of the river, a Gaging Station monitors the water flow, while the settlement of Bradles and a local Gravel Pit indicate established rural infrastructure. This survey captures a moment when the regional economy was deeply tied to both the natural course of the Cimarron and the subterranean resources being tapped across the township.