1952 Map of Dover

About this map

South Boundary Old Potawatomi Reservation cuts across the northern landscape of this Shawnee County survey, marking a significant historical line in the Kansas interior. The settlement of Dover serves as the central hub, situated near the confluence where Mission Creek winds through the terrain. The map captures a period of educational transition, evidenced by the numerous decommissioned rural schoolhouses such as School No 5 (Abandoned) and Highland Sch (Abandoned), which reflect shifting demographics in the early 1950s. To the south, the Wakarusa River and its Middle Branch define the drainage patterns, while local landmarks like the Girl Scout Camp and Dover Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing family roots in the Auburn and Maple Hill townships.