1974 Map of Shore Airport NE

About this map

The North Fork Cimarron River carves a distinct, winding path through the southwest Kansas plains, joined here by the Sand Arroyo Creek in a landscape defined by its agricultural and energy infrastructure. Surveyed in the early 1970s, the terrain across Big Bow and Sullivan is marked by an extensive grid of gas wells, illustrating the region's mid-century reliance on the Hugoton Gas Area. Rural life is anchored by local landmarks such as Bethel Ch and the Liverpool Cem, while small aviation sites like the Lucas Landing Strip point to the logistical needs of remote farming communities. The map also captures several county boundaries, where Stanton meets Stevens, Morton, and Grant counties, and identifies localized places including Congdon, Richfield, and Harmony that served as focal points for the surrounding farmsteads.