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1957 Map of Emporia

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Emporia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Emporia serves as the focal point of this Lyons County survey, situated at the confluence of the Neosho River and the Cottonwood River. The map captures a transitional period for the city, showing the expansion of the urban area toward the Kansas Turnpike and the Emporia Interchange. Educational institutions are prominent features, including the Kansas State Teachers College and the College of Emporia, alongside numerous neighborhood schools like Walnut Sch and Whittier Sch.

The industrial and transportation identity of the region is anchored by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and the strategic Emporia Junction. Local landmarks such as the County Fairground and Peter Pan Park are clearly delineated, while the surrounding landscape is marked by natural features like Troublesome and Taylor Creek. This edition includes purple revisions from the late 1970s, reflecting the updated residential growth and infrastructure of the Kansas prairie.