1987 Map of Ulysses

About this map

The Arkansas River and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor define the northern boundary of this Western Kansas landscape, connecting the settlements of Syracuse, Kendall, and Lakin. As an 1100,000-scale metric topographic map, it illustrates the vast infrastructure of the High Plains during the late twentieth century, most notably the extensive Gas Field operations that dominate the central and southeastern reaches. The terrain is shaped by the complex drainage systems of Bear Creek and its many tributaries, including North Bear Creek and South Fork Bear Creek, which cut through the agricultural townships. Local commerce centers on Ulysses and Johnson (Johnson City), while the presence of the Stanton County Municipal Airport and Ulysses Airport highlights the regional reliance on aviation. For genealogists and local historians, the map provides a clear view of the rural settlement pattern, from the grain stops at Hickok and Stano to the waters of Lake McKinney.