Loading map...

1959 Map of Highland

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Highland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The town of Highland anchors the northeastern corner of this 1959 Doniphan County landscape, characterized by the winding tributaries of the Wolf River. This survey captures the agricultural heart of the region at the end of the 1950s, showing the precise layout of the Union Pacific railroad as it cuts through Leona and curves south toward Severance. The terrain is deeply etched by a network of waterways including Mission Creek and Cedar Creek, which dictate the placement of local infrastructure like the Bellevue School and the Highland Cemetery.

In the western reaches, the Brown County State Park surrounds a significant water body, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding township boundaries of Robinson and Wolf River. For those researching local ancestry, the map identifies specific rural landmarks such as Oak Hill Cemetery and various gravel extractions, reflecting the material needs and settlement patterns of a Kansas community defined by its proximity to the rail line and river valley.