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1964 Map of Elmo

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Elmo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Missouri Pacific rail lines dominate the landscape of central Kansas in this mid-1960s study, passing through the small community of Elmo and the neighboring siding at Dillon. The terrain is defined by the branching tributaries of Turkey Creek, including the West Branch and East Turkey Creek, which carve through the high ground of Jefferson Ridge.

Local history and genealogy are preserved in the locations of Mt Calvary Cem and Ashton Cem. Evidence of past infrastructure and local industry is clear, with an Old Railroad Grade visible alongside modern features like a Landing Strip, Gravel Pit, and a local Quarry. The map provides a precise look at these rural townships, including Banner and Hope, showing the transition of transportation from early rail grades to mid-century aviation.