1897 Map of Caldwell

About this map

Caldwell serves as the major southern hub on this prairie landscape, where the Chicago Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and the Caldwell Br. converge near the Oklahoma border line. This late 19th-century survey illustrates a burgeoning agricultural and rail network, with small trackside settlements like Milton, Argonia, and Freeport appearing as vital transit points. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Chikaskia River and its numerous tributaries, including Sandy Creek and Beaver Creek. To the north, Conway Springs emerges as a significant junction where the Denver Memphis and Atlantic Div. intersects with other lines. Further west, the settlement of Runnymede stands near the boundary line of Harper County, while the northern edge is traced by the Ninnescah Riv. and the Sixth standard parallel.