1969 Map of Esbon

About this map

The town of Esbon serves as the central hub of this Jewell County landscape, situated along the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. This 1960s-era survey reveals a rural society organized around its watercourses and small community landmarks, with White Rock Creek and Smith Creek winding through the northern sections. The presence of multiple cemeteries, including Salem Cem, Prairie Home Cem, and St Elizabeth Cem, provides essential data for genealogists tracing family roots in this part of Kansas. North of the rail line, the terrain is marked by White Mound, a distinctive geological feature. The map also documents the Westside Community Center and several small quarries, illustrating the local infrastructure and land use during a period when the rail network still played a vital role in the movement of grain and goods across the plains.