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1951 Map of Achilles

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Achilles sits at the center of a high plains landscape defined by the branching tributaries of the Sappa and Prairie Dog Creeks. This 1951 survey, part of the Missouri River Basin development program, shows a network of rural school districts and parish churches that sustained this farming community during the mid-century era. Education was clearly localized, with sites like Pleasant Ridge Sch, Valley View Sch, and the Fairview Sch (Abandoned) spaced across the townships of Arbor and Jefferson. The spiritual and social life of the area is anchored by St Patrick Ch and the Cumberland Ch, which sits adjacent to its namesake Cumberland Cem. The terrain is deeply inscribed by drainage patterns like Long Draw and the North Fork Sappa Creek, illustrating how the agricultural layout was dictated by the natural draws and forks of the Kansas plains.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions18.02 x 21.98 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain