1971 Map of Marion

About this map

Marion stands as the primary hub of activity in this central Kansas landscape, situated at the junction of the North Cottonwood River and the South Cottonwood River. The town's industrial and transport identity is defined by the crossing of the Oklahoma Kansas and Texas and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads, which served the local agricultural economy. To the northwest, the expansive waters of Marion Lake and its associated Marion Lake National Hunting Area dominate the terrain, reflecting the mid-century development of flood control and recreation. Smaller rural communities like Canada and Aulne dot the outskirts, while family history is etched into the landscape at sites like Canada Cem and Claney Cem. The map also captures the rural spiritual life of the era through landmarks such as Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ch.