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1935 Map of Edmond

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Edmond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Edmond stands as a central hub in this mid-1930s landscape, serving as a vital intersection for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and regional road networks. The survey captures a high density of rural educational and religious sites, such as Mt Zion Sch, Rose Hill Ch, and Redtop Sch, illustrating the structured community life of central Oklahoma before post-war suburban expansion. Along the southern edge, the map reveals the early footprint of Oklahoma City, including the recreational grounds of Lincoln Park and the specialized Airway Beacon for early aviation navigation.

The North Canadian River meanders through the southern townships, while the Deep Fork river system defines the central drainage. The presence of three major rail lines—the Santa Fe, the Missouri Kansas and Texas, and the St Louis - San Francisco—highlights the region's importance as a transportation corridor connecting small settlements like Arcadia, Jones, and Spencer. Local history is preserved in the numerous named schools and cemeteries like Spigner Cem and Memorial Park Cemetery.