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1956 Map of Le Loup

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Le Loup
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor anchors the landscape of eastern Kansas in the mid-1950s, connecting the small settlements of Le Loup and Norwood. This survey reveals a high density of rural institutions, particularly small schools such as Brown Sch, Spring Creek Sch, and New Hope Sch, which served the farming communities across Franklin and Ottawa townships. A notable cultural marker is the Old Indian Boundary, which cuts across the central portion of the map, reflecting historical land divisions near the Indian Cem.

Agricultural and industrial activity is evidenced by scattered Oil Wells and a Quarry near the Middle Fork of Tauy Creek. The terrain is characterized by numerous watercourses including Wolf Creek and Ottawa Creek, which drain toward the south. Local landmarks like the Community Hall and Conard Airport provide a detailed look at the civic and transportation infrastructure existing before significant modern consolidation.