1962 Map of Glen Elder North

About this map

Glen Elder and the surrounding township of Athens anchor this northern Kansas survey, conducted as part of the Department of the Interior program for the Missouri River Basin. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Limestone Creek, which flows southeast past the northern edge of Glen Elder to meet the Missouri Pacific railroad line. This agricultural region is punctuated by local landmarks like the Athens Sch, Athens Cem, and Glenwood Cem, reflecting the distribution of late 19th and early 20th-century rural settlements. The drainage network includes aptly named features such as Disappointment Creek and Spring Branch, while the presence of a Claypit suggests localized extractive industry alongside the area's primary farming base. The map captures the interface between Jewell and Mitchell counties, documenting the placement of rural roads and farmsteads prior to modern highway developments.