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1953 Map of Woodston NW, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Woodston NW

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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The South Fork Solomon River cuts a prominent path across this landscape in Rooks County, following a corridor shared with the Missouri Pacific railroad. This alignment reflects the typical mid-century rural Kansas economy, where river valleys dictated the placement of rail infrastructure to move agricultural products. The surrounding upland townships, including Lanark, Ash Rock, and Greenfield, are dotted with essential community hubs like the New Hope Sch and Sunny Slope Sch, illustrating the dispersed nature of rural education before widespread school consolidation. Near the river's bend, the Woodston Cem serves as a genealogical anchor for the area, while smaller local industries are noted by a Gravel Pit and various creek systems such as Medicine Creek and Douglas Creek that drain the undulating terrain into the central valley.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions20.83 x 26.87 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain