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1956 Map of Stilwell

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Stilwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Stilwell and the surrounding townships of Aubry and Oxford appear here during a period of agricultural stability just prior to the suburban expansion of the Kansas City area. The landscape is defined by the drainage basins of Blue River and Tomahawk Creek, where the terrain transitions from upland plains to dissected stream valleys. Transport and infrastructure are centered on the Missouri Pacific rail line, which connects the small settlements of Stanley, Redel, and Morse.

Evidence of early rural community life is preserved through labels for the Pleasant Valley Cem, Wes Cem, and the Stringtown Sch (Abandoned). Aviation history is noted by the Olathe City Landing Field, while the local economy is further detailed through several identified quarries and an Oil Well. This survey provides a clear view of the Johnson County countryside before the widespread development of modern thoroughfares.