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1957 Map of Gardner

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Gardner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The town of Gardner serves as the central hub of this mid-century landscape, positioned at a vital junction of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. The era's military and industrial footprint is prominent, marked by the extensive US Naval Air Station to the northeast and the boundary of the Sunflower Ordnance Works Reservation Bdy in the northwest corner. These installations, coupled with the Gardner Landing Field, illustrate the region's importance to national defense and aviation during the post-war years.

Rural life is documented through scattered landmarks such as the Lanesfield Sch and several community burial grounds, including St Columbia Cem and Fuller Cem. The topography is defined by the winding paths of Kill Creek and Niles Creek, with Gardner Lake providing a significant water feature north of the town center. Local industry is further evidenced by several Oil Wells noted in Lexington and Gardner townships.