1956 Map of Edgerton

About this map

Edgerton stands as a focal point in the southeast corner of this mid-1950s landscape, serving as a hub for the Santa Fe railroad and local agriculture. The terrain is defined by the headwaters of Captain Creek and Wakarusa Creek, which carve winding paths through the townships of Palmyra, Eudora, and McCamish. A notable industrial footprint is visible in the northeast at the Sunflower Ordnance Works Reservation Boundary, marking the edge of a significant military-industrial installation. For local historians, the map preserves the locations of several rural institutions that anchored these farming communities, including the Round Oak Sch, Prairie Center Ch, and multiple burial grounds like the Old Black Jack Cem near the historic Black Jack settlement. The presence of a Compressor Station and Oil Tank near the town center indicates the mid-century energy infrastructure supporting the region.