1950 Map of Junction City

About this map

Junction City sits at the strategic confluence of the Republican River and the Smoky Hill River, forming the headwaters of the Kansas River. This mid-century view reveals a landscape heavily shaped by its proximity to the Fort Riley Military Reservation, which dominates the northern half of the sheet. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the dense street grid of the city, which houses critical community landmarks like the Court house, the Kansas Gas and Electric Company, and schools such as Franklin High School.