1938 Map of Fredonia

About this map

Fredonia serves as the primary hub of this eastern Kansas landscape, situated at the intersection of significant rail lines including the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Missouri Pacific. The late 1930s environment is defined by a dense network of rural infrastructure, with a notable concentration of country schools such as Forty Four Sch, Row Valley Sch, and Morgan Valley Sch serving the surrounding farmsteads. The convergence of the Verdigris River and the Fall River creates a corridor of movement for the St Louis San Francisco railroad and supports smaller settlements like New Albany and Coyville. Cultural landmarks, including the Caley Cem and the County Farm, provide important touchpoints for genealogical research, while the presence of Shafer Lake and the Benedict Junction rail interchange illustrate the area's transport-driven economic layout during the pre-war era.