1966 Map of Utica SE

About this map

Ohio and Nevada townships define the northern half of this mid-1960s Kansas landscape, where the agricultural grid meets an evolving energy economy. The terrain is marked by the distinct drainage of Forrester Creek and the southern flow of Walnut Creek and the North Fork Walnut Creek. This survey captures the region during a period of active petroleum development, specifically identifying the Arnold Southwest Oil Field, Dickman Oil Field, and Aldrich Northeast Oil Field. Evidence of local community life persists at the Prairie Chapel Cem in Ohio Township, while industrial activity is noted at a Gravel Pit and scattered Oil Well sites. The township divisions, including Forrester, Aldrich, and Eden, provide a clear framework for genealogists and local historians tracing land use and family holdings in Ness County.