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1955 Map of Salina SW

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Salina SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The southwest outskirts of Salina are defined by a complex intersection of mid-century infrastructure and rural Kansas life. The northern landscape is shaped by the winding courses of Mulberry Creek and Elm Creek, while the southern portion is dominated by the sprawling Smoky Hill Air Force Base. Transportation is central to this area's development, as seen in the heavy rail presence including the Union Pacific, Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, and Missouri Pacific lines.

Social and educational institutions appear throughout the prairie, from St Francis Boys Home and Camp Win E Mar to local schools like Happy Corner Sch and Mulberry Sch. The emergence of Phillips Village and residential expansions along Crawford Ave signal the post-war growth of the city into the surrounding Pleasant Valley. These details provide a clear view of the transition from industrial and military activity to established suburban neighborhoods.