1961 Map of Bayneville

About this map

Cowskin Creek and its various tributaries, including Dry Creek, define the landscape of south-central Kansas in this detailed 1961 survey. The agrarian economy is anchored by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific railroads, which connect small settlements like Schulte, Oatville, and Bayneville. Near the Murray Gill station, industrial infrastructure including a Power Plant, a Grain Elevator, and Sewage Disposal ponds reflect the mid-century development of the region. Local community life is evidenced by the Greenwood Cem, Oatville Sch, and a Townhall. Notable landmarks such as an Airway Beacon and a Landing Strip suggest the importance of regional aviation and navigation. The 1970 photorevisions highlight shifting land use, including new residential patterns and Oil Well locations near the Floodway.