1972 Map of Spearville NE

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Saw Log Creek meanders through the central terrain of this Western Kansas landscape, carving a distinct path through the townships of Sawlog, Sterling, and Spearville. The 1970s land use reflects a mix of traditional agricultural infrastructure and emerging industrial interests. Evidence of the region's ranching and utility footprint is found in the large Feed Lot and a prominent Radio Tower. Subsurface resources are equally vital to the local economy, marked by an active Oil Field and scattered Oil Wells. The map also captures the presence of the Jetmore Municipal Airport in the northwest corner, while numerous resource extraction sites like the Caliche Pit and Gravel Pit suggest localized mining for road building and construction material during this era.