1964 Map of Skiddy

About this map

Skiddy stands as the primary settlement in this mid-1960s survey of the Rolling Prairie landscape. The region is defined by the sinuous paths of Clarks Creek and Mulberry Creek, which carve through the open terrain of Overland and Highland. This survey captures a moment of transition in the local transportation network, documenting both the active Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad line and an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to earlier transit routes. The map illustrates a rural interior of Morris County and Geary County where the township boundaries of Clarks Creek and Blakely meet. The interplay between the drainage patterns and the established rail corridors provides a clear view of how topography influenced the development of these central Kansas communities.