1957 Map of Emporia

About this map

The Neosho River and Cottonwood River frame the landscape of central Kansas in the late 1950s, highlighting a period of significant educational and infrastructure growth. This era shows Emporia as a sophisticated regional hub, home to both the Kansas State Teachers College and the College of Emporia. The arrival of the modern Kansas Turnpike with its Emporia Interchange cuts diagonally across the prairie, contrasting with the dense network of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Missouri Kansas Texas railroads. Local community life is deeply detailed through numerous neighborhood institutions like St Catherine Sch, Maynard Sch, and the County Fairground. The map traces the winding paths of Allen Creek and Troublesome Creek, while the city’s residential expansion is evidenced by the established Peter Pan Park and Fremont Park.