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1973 Map of Rollin

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Rollin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Neosho River valley in southeast Kansas defines this rural landscape, where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad traces the southern river bend near the settlement of Rollin. The map reveals a high concentration of energy infrastructure across the Big Creek and Cottage Grove townships, specifically numerous Oil Wells and Gas Wells that punctuate the agricultural fields.

Social centers are scattered throughout the region, including the rural crossroads of Leanna and the community surrounding Odense, where the Odense Cem and a local Townhall serve as historical landmarks. The hydrology of the area is complex, with Big Creek and Goose Creek feeding into the main river system alongside smaller features like Nyman Lake. This 1970s survey illustrates a moment where the regional economy remained deeply tied to both traditional farming and active petroleum extraction.