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1957 Map of Hymer

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Hymer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Diamond Creek meanders through the heart of the Flint Hills in this mid-century survey, defining a landscape of narrow agricultural valleys tucked between undulating prairie uplands. The small settlement of Hymer serves as a northern anchor along the creek, while to the south, the village of Elmdale sits near the confluence where Middle Creek meets the Cottonwood River. This area is shaped significantly by the presence of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which follows the river corridor and connects these rural communities to the broader region.

Researchers and genealogists will find several localized landmarks, including the Elmdale Cem and the small siding at Rockland. The network of tributary streams such as Schaffer Creek, Pickett Creek, and Collett Creek illustrates the intricate drainage patterns of Chase County. The map reflects a period before significant modern expansion, showing the proximity of early 20th-century infrastructure like the local Water Tanks and a small Pit to the established farming hamlets.