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1964 Map of Wilson NW

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Wilson NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Saline River winds through the northern landscape of Lincoln County, defining the drainage patterns for Pleasant and Fairview. The construction of the Wilson Dam significantly altered this region, creating a large reservoir that serves as the centerpiece for the Wilson State Park and the adjacent Wilson State Wildlife Area. These recreational and conservation zones, including the Sylvan Public Use Area and Otoe Public Use Area, occupy the southwestern portion of the sheet where the river was impounded.

Inland from the water, the terrain of Highland is marked by a network of agricultural land and resource extraction, evidenced by numerous Gravel Pits, Quarries, and a Drill Hole. Small water features like Highland Lake and tributaries such as Hell Creek and West Twin Creek feed into the larger system. Infrastructure supporting the local economy is visible through the presence of a Pipeline, a Gaging Station, and a Radio Tower, reflecting the mid-20th-century development of this Kansas prairie landscape.