1962 Map of Whitewater

About this map

The town of Whitewater serves as a central hub in this survey, where the Missouri Pacific and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads intersect. This transit-focused landscape in Butler, Harvey, and Sedgwick counties is defined by the drainages of the West Branch Whitewater River and Gypsum Creek. Local history is preserved in the location of the Swiss Cem, Whitewater Cem, and Green Valley Cem, while the industrial footprint of the mid-20th century is evident through an active Oil Field and numerous scattered Oil Wells. Small outposts like Annelly and Furley are situated along the rail lines, illustrating the historical dependence of these prairie settlements on the iron horse for commerce and connectivity. The map also captures the early environmental management of the era with a designated Sewage Disposal site north of the main settlement.