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1943 Map of Derby

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Derby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Arkansas River hydrology and early Sedgwick County transport networks define this early 1940s landscape south of Wichita. The area shows a transition from agricultural prairie to more concentrated settlements, with Derby and Haysville serving as primary hubs. The map is particularly notable for capturing the distinct sites of Old Waco and New Waco, reflecting the evolution of rural communities near Waco School and Waco Cem.

Rail transport is central to the region’s geography, with the Midland Valley RR and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific RR carving through the townships. Educational history is preserved through numerous rural schoolhouses, including Meridian Sch, Carlton Sch, and Pleasant Valley Sch. To the north, the presence of the Municipal Airport and Midland Tower signals the growing aeronautical and industrial footprint encroaching on the surrounding farmland and river bottomlands.