1971 Map of Sylvia

About this map

The town of Sylvia serves as a primary hub in this Reno County landscape, positioned along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line. This 1971 survey captures a rural Kansas economy balanced between agriculture, aviation, and energy extraction. The western edge of the quadrangle transitions into an Oil Field near the settlement of Zenith, while multiple private landing strips like Hayes Airfield and Hall Airfield dot the local farms. Water management and recreation are evident along the North Fork Ninnescah River, which feeds into Brownlee Lake and the Sunset Lakes area, the latter featuring a dedicated Fish Hatchery. For those researching local families, the map clearly identifies both the Sylvia Cem and the more remote Glendale Cem, providing specific spatial context for these community landmarks during the early 1970s.