1969 Map of Shattuck

About this map

Shattuck and the surrounding plains of Ellis County are defined by the convergence of major drainage systems and rail infrastructure as they appeared in the late 1960s. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad bisects the landscape, following the course of Ivanhoe Creek and Wolf Creek toward the town center. The presence of numerous Caliche Pits, Gas Wells, and a Sandpit indicate a diversified local economy driven by extraction and energy production alongside the established agricultural township.