1961 Map of Denton

About this map

Denton sits at a major rail junction in the northeast corner of this 1961 survey, where the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal path through the Kansas prairie. The landscape is defined by the convergence of several county lines, including the borders of Washington, Union, and Lancaster townships. This agricultural area is deeply etched by the Wolf River and its tributaries, such as Halling Creek and the South Fork Wolf River. A notable concentration of community landmarks, including Denton Cem, St Marys Cem, and Anderson Cem, provides critical data for genealogists. The map also documents rural infrastructure like the High Prairie Sch and local industry via a Gravel Pit, offering a detailed view of the regional economy and social layout before late-century rural shifts.