1942 Map of Maize
USGS Topo · Published 1942About this map
The Little Arkansas River and Big Slough define the hydrologic character of this Sedgwick County landscape as it appeared just before the mid-century. The settlement of Maize serves as a central hub, situated along the Missouri Pacific railroad line and home to the Maize Cem. To the northeast, the town of Valley Center marks a significant rail junction where the St Louis San Francisco and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Electric lines converge. This 1939 survey reflects a rural agricultural economy supported by a dense network of country schools, including Prairie Queen Sch, West Union Sch, and Gem Sch. The proximity of small communities like Coleman and Ferguson to the meandering river and the interlacing rail lines illustrates the transportation-dependent growth patterns of the era.
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