1964 Map of Industry

About this map

Chapman Creek meanders through the heart of this agricultural region on the border of Clay and Dickinson counties, anchoring a landscape defined by small rural school districts and community hubs. The map illustrates a mid-century pattern of upland farming and drainage basins, where watercourses like Basket Creek and Otter Creek dictate the local topography. Local history and genealogy are deeply rooted in the various namesake structures found throughout the townships, including Bethany Chapel in the northwest and Industry to the south. Educational centers of a previous era are still noted on the landscape, with Tubbs Sch, Vinzant Sch, and Athelstane Sch marking the centers of their respective rural neighborhoods. The township of Athelstane also contains the Athelstane Cem, a vital point of reference for families tracing their lineage in this part of Kansas.