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1957 Map of Venango

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Venango
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Union Pacific rail lines cut through the northern landscape of this region, connecting the small settlements of Terra Cotta and Arcola along the banks of Spring Creek. The map documents a period of significant transition for the local topography, dominated by the presence of Kanopolis Lake and the engineering of the Kanopolis Dam. This reservoir transformed the valley, creating the Kanopolis State Park and the Venango Public Use Area near the village of Venango.

Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds, including Terra Cotta Cem near the railroad and Summit Cem to the east. Distinctive landmarks like Buzzard Roost and the Smoky Hill River Range define the horizon, while the Kanopolis Landing Field serves as a reminder of mid-century regional aviation. The drainage patterns of Sand Creek, Wiley Creek, and Castle Hill Creek illustrate the complex watershed surrounding the Smoky Hill River valley.