1956 Map of Ottawa North

About this map

Centropolis and the northern outskirts of Ottawa anchor this mid-century landscape where rural educational and spiritual centers define the community structure. The map records a dense network of country schools, including Minneola Sch, Chapel Hill Sch, and Sand Creek Sch, alongside the Union Ch and Mt Evergreen Cem, providing critical data points for genealogists and local historians. The regional transportation backbone is clearly delineated by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific railroads, which converge near Ottawa Junction. Of particular interest is the Old Indian Boundary crossing the center of the sheet, reflecting the area's complex jurisdictional history. Water features such as Eightmile Creek and the Fish Hatchery at Natural Springs Lake highlight the intersection of natural drainage and early conservation efforts.