1948 Map of Jarbalo

About this map

Stranger Creek meanders through the heart of this Leavenworth County landscape, defining the topography across the townships of Alexandria, High Prairie, Tonganoxie, and Stranger. The small settlement of Jarbalo serves as a central point of interest, situated near the confluence of Jarbalo Creek and local drainage systems. The map reflects a predominantly agricultural and rural economy at mid-century, punctuated by infrastructure like the Union Pacific railroad corridor in the southeast and scattered Oil extraction sites in the west. Local history is anchored by the Fall Creek Cemetery and Eagle Cemetery, which offer valuable locations for genealogical research. The presence of Substa and the intersection at Five Points illustrate the utility and connectivity of the area's secondary road network. Numerous watercourses, including Rock Creek and Fall Creek, highlight the drainage patterns that shaped early homesteading and land use in this part of Kansas.