1971 Map of Trousdale

About this map

Trousdale sits at the heart of this early 1970s landscape, positioned near a network of infrastructure that tells the story of early Kansas development and resource extraction. The area is defined by a significant Oil and Gas Field and a network of Pipelines, reflecting the industrial importance of the region at this time. Evidence of former transportation routes is preserved through the Railroad Grade and Old RR Grade that cut across the prairie, while the Old Indian Treaty Boundary marks an important historical division in the land's administration. Natural features like Rattlesnake Creek and Clear Creek provide the primary drainage for the surrounding plains, including the expansive Pratt Sandhills State Wildlife Management Area. Local history is anchored by the Prattsburg Cem and Hopewell Cem, which remain as essential landmarks for genealogical research.