1979 Map of Spring Valley Ranch

About this map

Spring Valley Ranch sits at the heart of this Western Kansas landscape, illustrating the remote ranching and agricultural patterns of Wallace County in the late 1970s. The terrain is defined by the drainage basins of Eagletail Creek and Ladder Creek, which carve subtle valleys across the high plains. Human infrastructure is sparse but functional, centered on utility and community as seen at the Dover Grange Hall and the local Substation. Industrial activity is marked by scattered Gravel Pits and a Pumping Station alongside a significant Pipeline that traverses the northern sections. This survey, updated from earlier aerial photography, documents a period of stable land use where water management via numerous Wells remained critical for sustaining the ranching operations in this semi-arid region.