1952 Map of Meriden

About this map

Meriden serves as the central hub of this Jefferson County landscape, situated at a key intersection of regional transportation and drainage. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line cuts a path through the rolling terrain, passing near Dix Sch and the local Grange Hall. This 1952 edition, with photorevisions from 1970, illustrates the evolving water management of the area, featuring the northern reaches of the Perry Reservoir and the established Fin and Feather Lake. The map details a rural educational network that was still very visible at mid-century, including the Milligan Sch and Sunbeam Sch. The convergence of multiple watercourses, such as Rock Creek, French Creek, and Muddy Creek, highlights the complex topography that shaped early settlement patterns and land use in this part of Kansas.