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1959 Map of Sedgwick

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Sedgwick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Little Arkansas River meanders through the central Kansas plains, serving as the geographic anchor for the town of Sedgwick. This late 1950s landscape is defined by its agricultural and transit networks, where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor runs parallel to the river, connecting smaller stations like Putnam and Van Arsdale. The map captures a detailed view of rural life along the boundary of Harvey and Sedgwick counties, highlighting local landmarks such as Hillside Cemetery and Pleasant Valley Church.

Surface water management is evident through numerous smaller drainages like Emma Creek, Sand Creek, and Mud Creek, while an aqueduct and various wells point to the irrigation and utility infrastructure of the era. To the south, the presence of Sandpits near the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway indicates active local industry, while the Halstead city boundary marks the edge of the northwestern quadrant.