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1959 Map of Pittsburg

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Pittsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Pittsburg anchors this 1950s landscape, revealing a city defined by its educational institutions and intensive industrial history. The presence of Kansas State College of Pittsburg and schools such as Lakeside Sch and Lincoln Sch underscore the town's role as a regional center. Surrounding the urban core, the terrain is heavily marked by extensive Strip Mine operations and tailings, particularly near Frontenac and Yale. The mapping of reclaimed areas highlights the evolving relationship between the local economy and the land.

Transportation networks including the Missouri Pacific and Kansas City Southern railroads connect smaller settlements like Midway, Capaldo, and Litchfield. Significant local landmarks are detailed, from the Mt Carmel Hospital to the Atkinson Municipal Airport, while numerous burial grounds like Mount Olive Cemetery and Dietz Cem provide valuable touchpoints for genealogical research in this Crawford County corridor.