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1967 Map of Rochester

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Rochester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor anchors this mid-century view of Haskell County, running north-south through the hub of Rochester. This area is defined by the intersection of rail transport and an extensive petroleum economy, with Oil Fields and numerous Wells distributed across the landscape. The town of Rochester is shown with its local landmarks, including the Athletic Field, Sewage Disposal, and Water Tanks, providing a look at small-town infrastructure during the 1960s.

To the north, the settlement of O'Brien sits along the rail line, while the surrounding plains are dotted with several named water bodies such as Russell Lake, Mitchell Lake, and Hester Lake. These features, along with the China Branch drainage and several Sandpits, illustrate the natural and industrial drainage patterns of the region. Local history is further grounded by the Rochester Cem located just west of the main town site.