1891 Map of Cheney
USGS Topo · Published 1891About this map
The Arkansas River cuts a prominent path across this late-nineteenth-century landscape, defining the northern agricultural reaches of Sedgwick and Reno counties. During this era of rapid prairie settlement, the development of the region was tethered tightly to several competing rail lines, including the Missouri Pacific Railroad and the Wichita and Western Railroad. These iron arteries supported a network of essential post offices such as Stella P.O. and Waterloo P.O., many of which served as the lifeblood for rural families before rural free delivery became standard.
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