1957 Map of Emporia

About this map

Emporia sits at the significant confluence of the Neosho River and the Cottonwood River, serving as a central hub of education and transport in mid-century Kansas. The landscape is defined by its institutional strength, featuring the Kansas State Teachers College and the College of Emporia, alongside numerous local schools like Whittier Sch and Walnut Sch. This 1957 survey, with revisions through the late 1970s, captures the city as a critical rail junction where multiple lines of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad meet at Emporia Junction. Beyond the urban grid, the map details the transition to the surrounding townships of Americus and Fremont, where creeks like Stillman Creek and Troublesome Creek feed into the river systems. Significant landmarks such as the County Fairground and Peter Pan Park are noted, providing a clear picture of the community's civic and recreational spaces during this period of growth.