1973 Map of Chanute

About this map

The Neosho River winds through the heart of this Neosho County landscape, framing a period of industrial and civic transition in Chanute and the surrounding townships of Tioga and Logan. Extensive Oil Field operations and numerous quarries punctuate the terrain, particularly near Petrolia and the southern reaches of the city. The urban core is densely detailed, featuring the County Community Junior College, State Hospital, and a robust network of neighborhood schools like Roosevelt Sch and Alcott Sch. Transport infrastructure is dominated by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroads, which served the region's diverse economy of mining, agriculture, and manufacturing. From the Barker Dam to the eastern Fairfield Sch, the map documents a community deeply integrated with its river and rail corridors.