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1966 Map of Tribune 3 SW

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Tribune 3 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Arkansas River winds through this western Kansas landscape, anchoring a complex network of water management features essential to the region's agricultural history. The transition from earlier irrigation efforts to mid-century infrastructure is visible in the presence of the Amity Canal (Abandoned), which contrasts with active water routes like the Frontier Ditch and Alamo Ditch. Along the northern bank, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad serves as the primary transportation artery, passing through the small community of Coolidge.

Evidence of local industry and community life appears in the scattered wells, a Gas Well, and the Coolidge Cem located just west of the town site. Near the settlement of Medway, the presence of a Roadside Park and a Gaging Station on the river reflect the mid-1960s development of public amenities and hydrological monitoring. The terrain is further defined by seasonal drainages such as West Bridge Creek and East Bridge Creek, which feed into the river valley from the surrounding uplands.