1952 Map of St Francis 3

About this map

Cherry Creek Valley and the surrounding high plains of Cheyenne County are captured here during a period of established rural settlement in the early 1950s. The landscape is defined by the confluence of the South Fork Republican River and Cherry Creek, with the broad Republican River continuing northeast. The mapping reveals a dense network of one-room schoolhouses that served the agricultural community, including Mt Zion Sch, Highland Sch, and School No 65. These local landmarks, along with the Neville Ch and Battle Creek Cem, provide a precise record of the social infrastructure before the consolidation of rural districts. The terrain transitions from the river bottoms to the elevated Lawn Ridge, where numerous windmills are marked, highlighting the vital role of groundwater management for the upland farms and ranches of western Kansas.