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1956 Map of Stilwell

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Stilwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Agricultural roots and early suburban expansion define this 1950s landscape in southern Johnson County. The Blue River and its many tributaries, including Wolf Creek and Coffee Creek, carve through the terrain where the townships of Oxford and Aubry meet. Small settlements like Stilwell, Stanley, and Morse serve as local hubs, while the presence of the Johnson County Airport and the Mission Road Landing Strip indicates the area's growing connection to aviation and regional transit.

Aviation and infrastructure are prominent on this sheet, featuring a Racetrack near Stanley and a Substation and Quarry further south. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites such as Pleasant Valley Cem and West Cem. The influence of the Missouri Pacific railroad line is visible as it cuts through the eastern portion of the quadrangle near Redel, marking the historical transportation corridor that shaped these rural communities.