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1957 Map of Aquilla

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Aquilla
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The boundary between Hill Co and McLennan Co cuts across this mid-century landscape, where agricultural patterns are shaped by the winding course of Aquilla Creek and its tributaries like Alligator Creek and Snake Creek. The town of Aquilla serves as a primary hub, situated along the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad line which facilitated the regional transport of local goods.

Rural life is anchored by a network of community landmarks, including several country churches and burial grounds that reflect the area's genealogical depth. Researchers can trace the locations of Stotts Chapel Cem, Prairie Grove Cem, and Bold Springs Cem. Near the southern edge, the Tokio Ch and Wiggins settlement mark the transition into McLennan County, while the central portion of the map features isolated points of interest such as the Gaging Sta on the creek and a local Gravel Pit.