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1961 Map of Russell SW

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Russell SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Smoky Hill River meanders across the southern portion of this landscape, its path defined by numerous sandpits and gravel pits that line its banks. This 1961 field-checked survey reveals an era of active extraction and rural development in Russell County, where an extensive Oil Field and scattered Oil Wells indicate the subterranean economy of the mid-20th century. A Pumping Station stands as a testament to the industrial infrastructure supporting this energy production.

Rural community life is anchored by a network of local schools and churches. Educational landmarks such as Center Sch, Three Corners Sch, and Mt Brokaw Sch are distributed across the township boundaries, including Winterset and Lincoln. To the south, Trinity Ch serves the local population near the river. Significant tributaries like Big Creek, Fossil Creek, and Walker Creek drain the terrain, highlighting the hydraulic importance of this Kansas river valley.