1950 Map of Keats

About this map

The Fort Riley Military Reservation dominates this central Kansas landscape, showcasing the extensive network of training grounds and internal boundaries that shaped the region during the mid-century. Within the reservation, numerous ruins and a Vehicle Firing Range indicate the intense military utility of the land, while the Military Reservation Boundary sharply divides these tactical areas from the surrounding agricultural and civic life. Outside the base, the settlement of Keats sits at the junction of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad and the winding Wild Cat Creek. To the southeast, the Kansas River valley facilitates vital infrastructure, including the Union Pacific tracks and the Manhattan Airport. Notable local landmarks like the Rebekah IOOF Home, a Cemetery, and Washington Marlatt Memorial Park provide clear points of interest for genealogical research and community history in the Ashland and Ogden districts.