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1962 Map of Vesper, 1964 Print
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1962 Map of Vesper

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Saline River corridor defines this portion of Lincoln County, where the valley floor transitions into the uplands of central Kansas. During the early 1960s, the landscape was anchored by the small settlements of Vesper, Denmark, and Grant, each serving as nodes for the surrounding agricultural community. Transportation is a primary feature of the sheet, with the Union Pacific railroad tracking the southern river valley while the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line cuts across the northern section through the Spillman Creek basin. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several distinct burial sites, including Vesper Cem, Mission Cem, Pottersburg Cem, and St John Cem. The area’s geography is further shaped by numerous quarries and gravel pits, reflecting the local extractive industry that supported road and rail development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1962
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.1 x 27.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain