1968 Map of Russell Springs 3 NW

About this map

Chalk Creek winds through the northern portion of this High Plains landscape, cutting a distinct path across the townships of Harrison and Augustine. The terrain here is defined by an expansive grid of section lines and unimproved roads, reflecting the large-scale agricultural and ranching patterns of western Kansas in the late 1960s. The map reveals a reliance on groundwater for this upland region, with numerous scattered Well and Wells sites documented across the prairie south of the creek in Beaver. This 1968 survey captures the intersection of three counties, where the borders of Wallace, Logan, and Wichita meet, providing a clear record of the rural land divisions and the sparse, essential infrastructure of the era.