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1957 Map of Westfall SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

East Elkhorn Creek and its numerous tributaries carve through this section of the Kansas prairie, defining the rural landscape along the border of Lincoln and Ellsworth counties. Surveyed in the late 1950s with updates from 1978, the map illustrates a highly organized township system, including Franklin, Garfield, and Carneiro. The region is primarily characterized by its watershed network, with Rock Creek, Table Rock Creek, and Alum Creek draining the central and eastern portions.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the location of the Clear Creek Cem, situated near the banks of Clear Creek in the southwestern quadrant. While the terrain is dominated by these natural watercourses, human infrastructure is represented by a quiet network of section roads and a solitary Rest Area in the northwest, reflecting the rural character of this agricultural region before modern expansion. This map provides a precise record of property divisions and land use in these townships during the mid-to-late 20th century.