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1965 Map of Sumner

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Sumner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Pine River meanders across this rural landscape, defining the character of the Sumner and Ferris townships during the mid-1960s. The region is marked by a grid of family-named roads, such as Kendaville Road and Warner Road, which connect small agrarian settlements like Elm Hall. Local social and civic life is anchored by landmarks like the Spencer Chapel, the Townhall, and schools including Wolford Sch.

Extensive gravel extraction and oil exploration are evident throughout the quadrangle, with numerous Gravel Pit and Oil Well sites scattered across the terrain. A significant infrastructure presence is found in the Gas Storage Well locations and a major Pipeline that cuts diagonally across the southern half of the map. These industrial elements, alongside established cemeteries like Elm Hall Cem and Klees Cem, reflect a landscape balancing traditional agriculture with mid-century resource development.