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1959 Map of Arma

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Arma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Extensive Strip Mines dominate the Crawford County landscape between Arma and Mulberry, illustrating the heavy industrial footprint of the Kansas coal fields during the mid-20th century. The terrain is a complex puzzle of tailings and water-filled excavations, with larger operations situated near Coalvale and Gross. This heavy industry exists alongside established community life, evidenced by a dense network of local landmarks including the Sheffield Sch and the Smilie Cem.

Rail transport was critical for the local economy, with the San Francisco and Kansas City Southern lines moving extracted resources through settlements like Franklin and Curranville. Smaller residential pockets such as Scotts Camp, Red Onion, and Mertz appear alongside the main rail corridors, while natural drainage features like Bone Creek and Cox Creek continue to navigate the altered topography. The inclusion of the Garden of Memories Cem and Foxtown Union Sch provides valuable anchor points for researchers tracing the family and social history of these mining communities.