1952 Map of Elmont

About this map

Old Potawatomi Reservation Boundary East runs vertically through this landscape, marking a historical division in the terrain north of Topeka. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad serves as the primary transportation corridor, connecting the settlements of Hoyt and Elmont. These rural communities are centered around local institutions like Pleasant Hill Church and several country schools, including South Hoyt School and Rock School. Along the eastern edge, the topography is defined by the winding paths of Muddy Creek and Little Muddy Creek. This survey, originally conducted in 1952 and updated in the 1970s, captures the evolution of the Shawnee and Jackson County line. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by a Quarry and Pit near Elmont, while the Mesa Verde Landing Strip indicates a shift toward modern aviation uses in this traditionally agrarian region.