1943 Map of Derby

About this map

The Arkansas River meanders south through the center of this early 1940s landscape, providing a natural corridor for the major rail lines and nascent settlements of Sedgwick County. At this time, Derby and Haysville appear as small agricultural hubs, while the map preserves the distinct locations of both Old Waco and New Waco further south. The region is characterized by a dense network of local education and social centers, including Haysville Sch, Pleasant Valley Sch, and Waco Sch, which served the surrounding farming community before post-war suburbanization transformed the area. Transportation infrastructure is prominent, with the Midland Valley, Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads crisscrossing the terrain. For genealogists, the inclusion of Waco Cem and Roll Cem provides precise locations for family research in this pre-expansion era.