1958 Map of Marmaton

About this map

The Marmaton River and the Missouri Pacific railroad define this Kansas landscape, where small agricultural settlements like Marmaton and Hollister anchored the rural community in the late 1950s. The survey reveals a dense network of country education, marking the positions of Bethel Sch, West Plains Sch, and Union Bend Sch, alongside the Marmaton Cem and Pleasant Valley Ch. Significant infrastructure of the era is present, including the Fort Scott Municipal Airport and recreational sites such as Elm Creek Lake and Rock Creek Lake. A notable historical detail is the Old Indian Boundary line crossing the southern portion of the map, providing a glimpse into the earlier division of Kansas lands. The topography is further characterized by numerous watercourses such as Cedar Creek, Point Creek, and Pawnee Creek.