1967 Map of Russell

About this map

The Union Pacific corridor anchors this portion of Russell County, where the plains give way to the dissected valleys of the Saline River and Paradise Creek. In the late 1960s, the landscape reflects a transition toward modern infrastructure with the inundation of the Wilson Reservoir, while the town of Russell remains a concentrated hub of civic and educational life. The map identifies specific neighborhood institutions including Bickerdyke Sch, Simpson Sch, and Courtside Sch, alongside essential services like the Waterworks, Sewage Disposal, and the Russell Municipal Airport. Beyond the town limits, the geography is defined by resource extraction and communication, evidenced by scattered Oil Wells and the Radio Tower (KRSL). The detailed surveying of fence and field lines, noted in the margin as visible via aerial photography, provides a precise look at mid-century agricultural boundaries.