1957 Map of Paola West

About this map

Paola and Osawatomie serve as the primary hubs in this mid-century survey of Miami County, where a dense network of country schools like Lone Star Sch and Oak Grove Sch reveals the rural community structure of the time. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Marais Des Cygnes River to the south and Bull Creek to the east, supporting local infrastructure such as the Waterworks and Sewage Disposal. A significant industrial footprint is visible through numerous Oil Wells scattered across the Richland and Stanton townships. Transportation infrastructure is well-established, featuring the Missouri Pacific and St Louis San Francisco railroads alongside the Osawatomie-Paola Airport. Notable institutions including the large State Hospital complex and several rural churches like Plum Creek Ch highlight the area's development during the 1950s.