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1961 Map of Andover

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Andover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The aviation corridor east of Wichita dominates this mid-century landscape, characterized by the massive footprint of Mc Connell Air Force Base and the Beech Landing Field. This era of rapid suburban expansion is visible through numerous named residential developments like Greenwich Heights, Lakeside Acres, and Windsor Park that began to fill the spaces between established rural townships. The Kansas Turnpike Toll Road cuts a modern diagonal across the terrain, intersecting major thoroughfares such as Kellogg Ave and Central Avenue.

Beyond the industrial and military infrastructure, the map preserves local landmarks including Seltzer Sch, Seltzer Spring, and the Wichita Country Club. Smaller airfields like Piper Airport and Rawdon Landing Field reflect the region's deep connection to private and commercial flight. The eastern edge of the survey captures the transition into Andover, marked by Andover Cem and St Vincent de Paul Ch, while the St Louis San Francisco railroad provides a historical contrast to the burgeoning highway network.