1963 Map of Rantoul

About this map

Rantoul serves as the focal point for this survey of the eastern Kansas landscape, situated where the Missouri Pacific railroad cuts through the lowlands. The winding path of the Marais Des Cygnes River dominates the topography, joined by tributaries such as Hickory Creek and Turkey Creek. This mid-century view documents a rural community defined by its township divisions and local institutions. Scattered across the countryside are markers of early local life, including the Victory Sch and various houses of worship like New Hope Ch and Spring Ridge Ch. The map also captures the industrial activity of the period with several oil wells and a Quarry located near the border of Franklin and Miami counties. Genealogists can find significant value in the documentation of the Pleasant Valley Cem and Howard Cem, which anchor the local family history of this agricultural region.