1955 Map of Ogden

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The Kansas River cuts a wide path through the northern half of this mid-century landscape, separating the military installations of Fort Riley Military Reservation from the rural townships of Ashland and Wingfield. The town of Ogden sits just north of the river, while the grid-like complex of Camp Funston dominates the northern bank with its barracks, swimming pools, and the Funston Monument. This area shows the heavy influence of the Union Pacific railroad corridor as it follows the river valley, serving as a primary transit artery for the region.