1964 Map of Marquette

About this map

The Smoky Hill River meanders sharply through the central Kansas plains, anchoring the small grid of Marquette. This mid-century landscape is defined by the intersection of the Missouri Pacific railroad and a agricultural river economy. To the north, the small siding of Mackie and various Gravel Pits suggest the area's industrial activity, while the southern reaches near Edwards and Sharps Creek transition into more open terrain. Local heritage is concentrated at landmarks like Freemount Ch and the Marquette Cem, providing valuable points of reference for genealogists. The map illustrates a rural society built on the fertile bottomlands, where even small features like the local Sandpit and Sewage Disposal facility speak to the town's self-contained infrastructure during the 1960s.