1966 Map of Belleville

About this map

Belleville serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s Kansas survey, exhibiting a dense network of civic and community infrastructure including the West Sch, East Sch, and High Sch. The town is positioned along the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, which cuts west toward the small settlement of Rydal. Beyond the urban core, the landscape is defined by the rural townships of Union, Freedom, Scandia, and Belleville. Numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Union Valley Cem and Poplar Grove Cem, are scattered across the terrain, providing essential landmarks for genealogical research. The presence of a Drive-in Theater and the Belleville Airport reflects the mid-century development patterns of Republic County, while various Sandpits indicate the local extractive industry that supported the region's road and rail networks.