1968 Map of Rose

About this map

The town of Yates Center and the village of Rose anchor this late 1960s study of central Woodson County. The landscape is defined by the drainage of South Owl Creek and Owl Creek, with the prominent Indian Treaty Boundary cutting across the southern portion of the quadrangle. The area’s economic history is visible through numerous Oil Well locations and Quarries situated near the Missouri Pacific rail line. Local genealogy is supported by the presence of the Pleasant Valley Cem and Kalida Cem, along with the New York Valley Ch. An Old Railroad Grade traces a path through the center, marking a shift in the local transportation network. To the northwest, the Yates Center Reservoir and nearby Fairgrounds show the intersection of municipal infrastructure and community life during this era of rural development.