1964 Map of Olsburg

About this map

Olsburg sits as a central settlement in this mid-1960s Kansas landscape, surrounded by a transition from traditional farming to a landscape reshaped by modern infrastructure. The northwestern corner is dominated by the Tuttle Creek Reservoir, where the rising waters of the Blue Valley meet the established drainage of Shannon Creek. This era of development is literally etched into the map, with a major road clearly marked Under Construction stretching eastward from the town center. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of numerous burial grounds, including the Spring Creek Cem and Mariadahl Cem, which anchor the small rural communities and townships like Shannon and Green. The geography is defined by a dense network of drainages such as Bucksnort Creek and Pleasant Run, reflecting the complex topography of Pottawatomie County before further suburban development.