1969 Map of West of Russell Springs

About this map

The Butterfield Overland Trail cuts a historic path across this high plains landscape, following the general course of the North Fork Smoky Hill River. These mid-century surveys document the transition between the townships of Mc Allaster, Winona, Western, and Russell Springs, where the river’s winding path is the primary geological feature. Multiple Historical Markers are situated along the trail route, indicating its significance to the region's westward expansion history. The map also captures small-scale industrial activity such as a Gravel Pit and Quarry, while scattered Wells and a Well point to the critical need for groundwater management in this semi-arid part of Logan County.