1974 Map of Rolla SE

About this map

Rolla anchors the northwestern corner of this mid-1970s survey, a period when energy infrastructure heavily defined the borderlands of Morton and Stevens counties. The industrial character of the landscape is marked by an extensive network of Gas Wells and an intricate system of pipelines that traverse the terrain. Notable landmarks include a Compressor Station and Radio Tower, indicating the technological and utility focus of the region. Transportation is anchored by the A T & S F railroad line, which skirts the town of Rolla near the Sewage Disposal Ponds. The map also documents the political geography of the High Plains, illustrating the intersection of the Kansas Oklahoma state line and several county boundaries including Morton Co Stevens Co and Morton Co Texas Co.