1971 Map of Yates Center SE

About this map

A landscape defined by early land boundaries and the extraction of natural resources, this area of Kansas is bisected by the Old Indian Treaty Boundary. The rural topography is dotted with family and community burial grounds, including Skeeters Cem, St Marys Cem, and Owl Creek Cem, while a Townhall stands as a focal point for local governance. The Missouri Pacific railroad cuts through the northeastern corner, supporting the regional economy alongside an extensive Oil Field and numerous Gas Wells. Waterways like Owl Creek and East Buffalo Creek wind through the terrain, with a Gaging Station monitoring the flow. The presence of Maple Grove Ch and the small settlement of Cookville reflect the quiet, dispersed nature of this Woodson County community during the early 1970s.