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1955 Map of Hutchinson

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Hutchinson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Flint Hills dominate the eastern landscape of this central Kansas region, where the prairie meets a dense network of river systems and mid-century infrastructure. Major population centers like Hutchinson, Salina, and Emporia are shown as they expanded in the late 1960s, connected by the burgeoning paths of Interstate 70 and Interstate 35W. This era marks a significant shift in the water landscape with the appearance of the Marion Reservoir, Council Grove Lake, and the John Redmond Res, which altered the historical flow of the Cottonwood River and Neosho River.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the smaller communities such as Lindsborg, Moundridge, and Hesston, alongside unique landmarks like Coronado Heights and the St Francis Boys Home. The map also captures the industrial footprint of numerous Oil Fields and the sprawling Osage Practice Bombing Range No 3, reflecting the region's importance to both natural resource extraction and military training during the Cold War years.