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1978 Map of Wheeler

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Wheeler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

South Fork Republican River winds through the northwestern corner of this High Plains landscape, cutting a fertile valley through the surrounding tablelands of Cheyenne County. This late-1970s survey captures the small settlement of Wheeler at the junction of regional transport lines, where the Burlington Northern railroad runs parallel to the highway. The land is organized into distinct townships including Orlando, Calhoun, Cleveland, and Bird City, reflecting the systematic agricultural development of western Kansas.

A network of seasonal watercourses such as Bluff Creek, Valley Creek, and Little Beaver Creek etch the terrain, leading toward larger drainage systems. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific landmarks such as the Barley Cem in the northeast and a prominent Radio Tower near the center of the quadrangle. The map details the transition from the river bottomlands to the higher elevation of the western plains, punctuated by features like Cleveland Run and Plum Cr.