1951 Map of De Soto

About this map

The Kansas River flows along the northern edge of this landscape, separating Sherman and Delaware townships while defining the valley where De Soto and Lenape were established. The heavy industrial presence of the Sunflower Ordnance Works dominates the western portion of the map, complete with its own dedicated infrastructure like the Filtration Plant and Sewage Disposal systems. This facility reflects the mid-century transition of agricultural lands into strategic military-industrial sites.