1950 Map of Midland

About this map

Midland sits at a crossroads of mid-century infrastructure where the Union Pacific railroad and Mud Creek converge. The landscape is defined by the transition from rural school districts to modern transport hubs, evidenced by the presence of the Lawrence Municipal Airport and the heavy line of the Kansas Turnpike. This 1950 survey, with revisions into the late 1970s, captures the evolution of the Kansas river valley as local institutions like Knowledge Hill Sch and Mound Sch were maintained alongside new developments like the Lawrence Service Area. The topographic detail highlights the winding path of the Kansas River and Wakarusa River in the south, while the northern reaches include Leavenworth State Park and Leavenworth State Lake. Small-scale agricultural life is noted through features such as Maple Grove Cem and various unnamed quarries.