2012 Map of Stockton SW

About this map

Lost Cr meanders through this section of Rooks County, defining a landscape of agriculture and energy extraction in north-central Kansas. The terrain is crisscrossed by a rigid grid of rural roads, including 7 RD through 13 RD, which provide access to numerous petroleum operations. Distinctive industrial sites such as the Webster Oil Field, Hayden Oil Field, and Baumgarten Oil Field underscore the economic importance of the regional oil industry during the early 21st century. For local historians and genealogists, the Eureka Cem stands as a significant landmark, marking a point of community continuity amidst the active extraction fields. The map documents the persistent rural character of the High Plains, where scattered oil fields like the Jelinek Oil Field integrate into the traditional farming landscape.