1961 Map of Augusta

About this map

Augusta serves as a major rail and industrial hub in Butler County during the early 1960s, situated at the confluence of the Whitewater River and the Walnut River. The city's landscape is heavily influenced by the petroleum industry, evidenced by a massive Tank Farm to the north and a large Oil Refinery on the southwestern edge of town. This industrial presence is balanced by community landmarks like Garvin Park and Augusta Lake. The infrastructure of the era is clearly marked by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and St Louis San Francisco railroads crossing the territory. Beyond the urban grid, the map records rural life through a network of country schools such as Silverton Sch and Tadlock Sch, and the small settlement of Haverhill to the east.