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1951 Map of Edwardsville

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Edwardsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Kansas River winds through the heart of this mid-century Kansas landscape, serving as a distinct boundary between Wyandotte and Johnson counties. This era reveals a transition from rural homesteads to suburban development, anchored by the community of Edwardsville. Transportation dominates the valley floor, where the Union Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads parallel the river, connecting riverside hamlets like Morris, Wilder, and Holliday.

Social and educational life is meticulously documented through numerous named institutions, including Sinai Sch, Timmons Sch, and Virginia Sch. Recreational and community hubs such as Lake of the Forest, Quivira Lake, and a Drive-in Theater appear alongside legacy landmarks like the Grange Hall. This document provides an exceptionally clear view of the region's topography before significant modern urban expansion, preserving the locations of numerous Gas Wells and small quarries that once dotted the hillsides.