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1953 Map of Simpson

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Simpson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Solomon River meanders across the southern portion of this landscape, defining the agricultural and transport corridors of north-central Kansas during the mid-to-late 20th century. The settlement of Simpson sits near the eastern boundary of Mitchell County, while the town of Asherville is positioned further west, both linked by the Union Pacific railroad line that follows the river valley. The topography is marked by several drainage systems, including West Asher Creek, East Asher Creek, and Lost Creek, which carve through the townships of Lulu, Summit, and Logan.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of rural burial grounds, such as McBride Cem in the northwest, West Asher Cem, and the Asherville Cem. Community life is centered around features like Shanks Park in Simpson, while industrial activity is noted by several Sand Pit locations near the river. This survey, photorevised in the late 1970s, captures the enduring rural structure of the region between its early 1950s baseline and the late 20th century.