1957 Map of Gardner

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.