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1950 Map of Edwardsville

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Edwardsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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The Kansas River carves a deep valley through this landscape, defining the border between Wyandotte and Monticello townships. Along its northern banks, the Union Pacific railroad services the town of Edwardsville, while the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe runs parallel to the south, passing through the settlement of Holliday. This era shows the early footprints of suburban expansion from Kansas City, visible in the burgeoning residential pockets at Grinter Heights and Stony Point.

Rural community life is anchored by a dense network of country schools and churches, such as Sinai Sch and Grinter Chapel. The presence of the Agriculture Hall of Fame and Wyandotte County Park indicates a transition toward public recreation and regional landmarks. Water features like the recreational Quivira Lake and the secluded Lake of the Forest contrast with the industrial activity of several Gas Wells and a Quarry dotting the hillsides.