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1959 Map of Atchison NE

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Atchison NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Missouri River forms a sweeping boundary in this 1959 survey, separating Kansas from Buchanan County, Missouri. The settlement of Doniphan sits just north of the county line, characterized by a concentration of community landmarks including the Doniphan Cem and a nearby Quarry. The landscape is heavily dissected by numerous watercourses such as Rock Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Independence Creek, which drain into the river valley.

Rural life in this era is evidenced by a dense network of country schools and churches scattered across the townships of Wayne, Marion, and Center. Genealogists can identify specific locations like St Johns Ch and Christ Ch, alongside several educational sites like Brenner Sch and Cordonier Sch. The eastern portion of the map reveals a broad floodplain labeled simply as Lake, protected by an extensive levee system that follows the river's curve.