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1951 Map of Oskaloosa

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Oskaloosa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Oskaloosa serves as the focal point of this mid-century Kansas landscape, situated just north of the historical Old Delaware Reservation boundary. The 1951 field check reveals a community in transition, evidenced by several rural schoolhouses marked as abandoned, including Buck Point Sch, Leaverton Sch, and Hinton Sch. This shift suggests a consolidation of rural districts or a change in local population density following the post-war years.

The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage, including Cedar Creek, Slough Creek, and the winding Burr Oak Creek. Family and community life are grounded in numerous small institutions, such as Bethel Ch, Midway Chapel, and Pleasant View Cem. These landmarks, along with many small unnamed springs and distinct township boundaries like Kentucky and Sarcoxie, provide significant detail for those researching the agricultural and social geography of Jefferson County.