1970 Map of Selkirk SW

About this map

Harrison and Richland townships characterize this high plains landscape on the western edge of Kansas during the late 1960s. The survey reveals a highly structured environment defined by the Public Land Survey System, where section lines dictate the placement of roads and property boundaries across the open terrain. Significant for its documentation of administrative geography, the map clearly delineates the border between Greeley Co and Hamilton Co. While the map is sparse in named settlements, the intricate contour lines and scattered windmills illustrate the region's reliance on groundwater management and extensive land use. This specific edition captures the rural layout of the High Plains before modern industrial shifts, serving as a primary source for understanding the spatial organization of the Kansas borderlands.