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1956 Map of Olathe

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Olathe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The growing town of Olathe anchors this mid-century topographic survey, showing a landscape transitioning through the 1950s with significant 1970s updates highlighted in purple. Local education and community life are well-documented through numerous institutions like Central Sch, Ridgeview Sch, and the Grange Hall. The rail infrastructure is prominent, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line cutting through the terrain alongside the St Louis and San Francisco routes.

North of the main town center, the map reveals smaller settlements and rural landmarks such as Monticello and Craig. The introduction of Shawnee Mission Park and Shawnee Mission Lake indicates the shift toward suburban recreation. Genealogists can find specific sites of interest including the Monticello Ch and several rural schools such as Sunlight Sch, which served the farming communities before the rapid urban expansion reached these sections of Johnson County.