1968 Map of Russell Springs 3 SE

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Ladder Creek carves a winding, branching canyon through this high plains landscape on the border of Leoti township. This 1968 field survey reveals a sparsely populated agricultural region defined by its water sources and rural community centers. Small congregational hubs like Pleasant Valley Ch and Coronado Ch appear alongside the Coronado Cem, marking the spiritual and social anchors for the surrounding farmsteads. The topography is dominated by the erosion patterns of the creek and its tributaries, which break the otherwise flat horizon of Western Kansas. Numerous wells are scattered across the grid, highlighting the essential role of groundwater in this semi-arid environment during the late 1960s.