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1979 Map of Sugarloaf

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Sugarloaf
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The namesake Sugarloaf landform rises as a prominent landmark in this Kansas borderland, situated along the county line where Clark Co and Comanche Co meet. The local economy is defined by industrial extraction and long-distance transport, evidenced by the sprawling Gas Field in the southwest and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor. This rail line provides a vital link between the townships of Sitka to the west and Protection to the east.

Water and resource management are key features of the landscape, with Bluff Creek carving its path through the northeastern corner and a Sandpit and Drill Hole indicating the varied mining and drilling activities of the late 1970s. The topography is meticulously detailed, showing the intricate drainage patterns that feed into the creek system while pipelines crisscross the plains to support the region's energy production.