1950 Map of Midland

About this map

Midland sits at the western edge of this landscape where the Union Pacific railroad and Mud Creek intersect. This mid-century survey illustrates a period of significant infrastructure development in northeastern Kansas, most notably the path of the Kansas Turnpike and the Lawrence Municipal Airport. The rural character of the terrain is defined by its small district schools, such as Knowledge Hill Sch and Mound Sch, alongside family-named landmarks like Hardy Oak Cem. To the north, the waters of State Lake within Leavenworth State Park provide a recreational anchor, while the southern border follows the winding course of the Wakarusa River. The transition between agricultural townships like Sarcoxie and Tonganoxie is traced by numerous creeks, including Ninemile Creek and Pony Creek, that drain the undulating prairie landscape.