1959 Map of Crestline

About this map

Crestline sits at a crossroads of mid-century industrial activity and rural Kansas life, defined by the extensive strip mining operations that shaped the local landscape. The presence of a prominent Strip Mine and scattered Tailings piles indicates a region heavily tied to mineral extraction, particularly north of Lawton. This economic base is balanced by a dense network of country education and memorial sites, including Wirtonia Sch, Stone Sch, and Messer Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted family history of the Shawnee and Pleasant View townships.