1964 Map of Soldier

About this map

Soldier stands as the primary hub in this mid-1960s landscape, positioned near the confluence of local drainage systems including Soldier Creek and Elk Creek. The town is characterized by essential community infrastructure, including a local High Sch, a Cem, and a prominent Water Tank. A distinctive diagonal line through the southern townships indicates an Old Railroad Grade, showing the transition from rail-based transportation to a post-rail era. The surrounding townships of Reilly, Wetmore, and Jefferson are marked by a series of creeks, such as Mosquito Creek, and small-scale industrial sites like a Quarry and Gravel Pit. The map captures the interface between Nemaha and Jackson Counties, highlighting small rural settlements like Bancroft and Ontario during a period when agrarian patterns remained the dominant feature of the Northeast Kansas countryside.