1956 Map of Manhattan

1956 Map of Manhattan

USGS Topo · Published 1956

This historical map portrays the area of Manhattan in 1956, primarily covering Riley County as well as portions of Jackson County, Geary County, Shawnee County, Nemaha County, Marshall County, Cloud County, Clay County, Pottawatomie County, Wabaunsee County, Mitchell County, Ottawa County, Washington County, Republic County, Dickinson County, Lincoln County, and Jewell County. Featuring a scale of 1:250000, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Manhattan region at the time. Published in 1956, it is the sole known edition of this map.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250000
Physical Dimensions33.72 x 23.33 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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