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1966 Map of Ruleton

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Ruleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The settlement of Ruleton sits at a critical junction of mid-century prairie transportation, positioned along the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad in Sherman County. This landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of Middle Beaver Creek, South Beaver Creek, and the main channel of Beaver Creek, which carve subtle topography into the High Plains. The transition between the high ground and the creek beds is marked by scattered Sandpits, indicating local extraction industries tied to the rail and road network.

Industrial and civil infrastructure is further highlighted by a network of wells and the prominent path of Highway 70. The map also captures the political boundary of the State Line, where Kansas meets Colorado, and identifies the township of Lincoln. This record serves as a detailed view of the High Plains before modern irrigation and development altered the traditional dryland farming and ranching patterns of the region.