1972 Map of Spearville NE

About this map

Sawlog Creek snakes through the central and northern sections of this terrain, defining much of the drainage pattern as it cuts through the landscape. This western Kansas survey, revised in the early 1980s, captures a transition between traditional agriculture and the extractive industries that shaped the local economy. The presence of an Oil Field and multiple extraction sites, such as the Caliche Pit and Gravel Pit, indicates the area's diverse geological utility beyond farming. Along the northern boundary, the Jetmore Municipal Airport serves as a modern waypoint, while the border between Hodgeman Co and Ford Co marks the southern reach of the map. The scattered placement of individual wells suggests a steady reliance on groundwater management across the prairie, punctuated by landmarks like a Radio Tower that provided communication infrastructure for these rural townships.