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1966 Map of Rush Center

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Rush Center
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Rush Center serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s Kansas survey, situated where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks cross the agricultural landscape. The township is characterized by the meandering path of Walnut Creek, which cuts a verdant corridor through the surrounding plains. To the north, the Rush Center Oil Field indicates the local extraction industry, marked by a scattering of drilling sites and several Sandpits.

Genealogists can identify specific landmarks such as the Locust Hill Cem located just north of the creek, and various township divisions including Brookdale, Lone Star, and Banner. The map provides a look at the intersection of natural watercourses like Otter Creek with man-made infrastructure, including a prominent Pipeline and the regional rail network, reflecting the rural economy of Rush County during this era.