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1953 Map of Woodston NW

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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The South Fork Solomon River defines the central valley of this Rooks County landscape, where the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor tracks the northern bank of the water. This 1950s survey, updated with late-1970s revisions, illustrates a rural economy transitioning between traditional agriculture and resource extraction. While the valley floor is dominated by river bends and the Woodston Cem, the surrounding uplands like Lanark and Ash Rock are etched with numerous drainages including East Branch Jim Creek and Douglas Creek. Evidence of industrial activity is scattered throughout the township divisions, ranging from a Quarry and Gravel Pit near the rail line to several Oil Wells located further south in Greenfield. These features, alongside family-named landmarks like Buros Creek, offer a detailed view of the land use patterns in north-central Kansas during the mid-twentieth century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.06 x 27.09 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain