1956 Map of Edgerton

About this map

Edgerton and its surroundings straddle the border of Douglas and Johnson Counties, revealing a landscape defined by late-century land-use changes. To the north, the Sunflower Ordnance Works and the Lexington Reservation Boundary mark the presence of large-scale federal military industry. The southern portion of the sheet is grounded in local history, featuring several small settlements like Clearfield and Black Jack. These older communities are accompanied by numerous family and community landmarks, including the Old Black Jack Cem and the Captain Creek Ch. The geography is bisected by the winding courses of Captain Creek and the Wakarusa Creek, with the rail-adjacent development of Santa Fe Lake reflecting the area's transportation and utility infrastructure. Revisions from the late 1970s illustrate the suburban encroachment and infrastructure updates near the Landing Field while preserving the rural layout of the earlier mid-century survey.