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1968 Map of Sharon Springs 4 NW

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Sharon Springs 4 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The high plains of the High Plains region along the Wallace Co Greeley Co border are defined by the intricate drainage systems of Ladder Creek. This 1968 survey details the convergence of several major tributaries, including Middle Ladder Creek, South Ladder Creek, and Sharon Springs Creek, which carve distinct paths through the surrounding South Flats. The landscape is a study in early Western Kansas land management, marked by numerous wells and extensive fence and field lines captured during 1966 aerial photography.

Evidence of early community and township organization appears in the sections of Harrison and Tribune. For those tracing local genealogy or land history, the Bethany Cem remains a significant landmark on the landscape, situated near the bluffs where the creek forks meet. The map preserves the exact placement of early water sources and rural boundaries essential for understanding the agricultural development of this prairie environment.