1966 Map of Tribune 4 NE

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Richland and West Hibbard townships characterize this section of the High Plains along the Hamilton and Kearny County line. The landscape is defined by the subtle drainage patterns of James Draw and Mattox Draw, which cut through the high prairie. Human imprint is visible through the rectilinear grid of section lines and a prominent Pipeline traversing the northern reaches of Richland. A remote Landing Strip in the northeast corner and scattered benchmarks like BM 3411 provide navigational points in an area primarily dedicated to agriculture and livestock. This 1960s survey illustrates the specialized land use of the western Kansas borderlands, where water management and transportation infrastructure are vital to the rural economy.