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1952 Map of Auburn

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Auburn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The South Boundary Old Potawatomi Reservation cuts across the northern landscape of this Shawnee County quadrangle, marking a significant historical line in the settlement of eastern Kansas. Centered on the town of Auburn, the map reveals a rural community supported by a network of local schools including Lone Tree Sch, Vidette Sch, and Pleasant Valley Sch. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Wakarusa River and its South Branch, which converge in the southern reaches of the sheet.

Industrial and infrastructure developments from the mid-20th century are evident through the path of the Kansas Turnpike and the presence of Radio Towers and a large Substation. Reservoirs like Sherwood Lake appear alongside established landmarks such as the Auburn Cem and Pleasant Hill Cem, offering a detailed view of the region's transition as modern transportation corridors began to intersect with long-standing agricultural and reservation boundaries.