1956 Map of Ames

About this map

Ames anchors the northern reaches of this mid-century survey, situated along the ST Louis San Francisco railroad line where it crosses Hoyle Creek. The landscape is defined by the wide, shifting course of the Cimarron River, which cuts diagonally through the territory, flanked by numerous smaller tributaries like Spring Creek and Squaw Creek. This era reveals a rural society transitioning from the prominence of one-room schoolhouses to larger districts, evidenced by the presence of Dunbar Sch (Abandoned) and the Mound Ridge Sch. Scattered rural centers such as Lacey and Barr appear alongside numerous community landmarks, including the Cimarron Valley Cem and Antioch Ch. The southern portion reflects a growing petroleum interest, with Oil Well locations appearing near the river's edge, contrasting with established farming communities like East Cooper.