1970 Map of Sharon Springs 4 SW

About this map

Tribune and the surrounding high plains of western Kansas are defined by a sparse, grid-like settlement pattern in this 1970 field-checked survey. The landscape is characterized by its agricultural utility and resource extraction, with numerous instances of a Well or Gas Well peppered across the townships. The terrain transition between T. 16 S. and T. 17 S. reveals the subtle topographic shifts of the region, while evidence of local industry appears at the Gravel Pit near the boundary of Range 40 West and Range 39 West. This map captures the area just before significant modern irrigation and industrial shifts further altered the High Plains water table and land use.