Loading map...

1966 Map of Syracuse East SE

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Syracuse East SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Lamont and Kendall townships anchor this 1960s survey of western Kansas, where the High Plains landscape is defined by the expansion of energy infrastructure. The map reveals an intensive network of natural gas extraction, with numerous sites such as Gas Well 3252, Gas Well 3354, and Gas Well 3345 dotting the terrain. A major Pipeline cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the industrial character of the region during this era.

Local social and religious life is marked by the presence of the Community Hall and the nearby Menno Cemetery. These features, along with the boundary between Hamilton County and Kearny County, provide essential reference points for genealogists and local historians tracking the rural development of this corner of the state. The topography is predominantly open, with fine elevation contours highlighting the gradual rise and fall of the arid plains.