1961 Map of Drexel

About this map

Drexel sits at the northern edge of this borderland survey, established as a railroad town along the Kansas City Southern line. The landscape is defined by the interstate boundary between Kansas and Missouri, where small farming communities like Merwin developed in the early 20th century. The topography is shaped by the winding paths of Sugar Creek and Miami Creek, with agricultural land divided into several distinct townships including West Boone, East Boone, and West Point. Local history is preserved in several rural burial grounds such as West Point Cem, Sharon Cem, and Edgewood Cem, while industrial activity is represented by a Quarry near the center of the quadrangle. The map reflects a mid-century rural economy tied to the rail line and the management of local waterways like Mormon Fork.