1956 Map of Stilwell

About this map

Stanley and Stilwell anchor this mid-century look at the developing landscape of southern Johnson County, where agriculture and early suburban infrastructure meet. The Missouri Pacific railroad cuts through the eastern edge, serving the small community of Redel, while the Blue River and its tributaries like Negro Creek and Wolf Creek define the natural drainage. Local history is deeply rooted in the rural landscape, marked by the Pleasant Valley Cem and Wea Cem. Purple revisions from 1970 illustrate the early stages of rapid change, including the appearance of the Johnson County Airport and the Mission Road Landing Strip. The presence of a solitary Oil Well and several Quarry sites suggests a mix of natural resource extraction alongside the establishment of community amenities like a Golf Course and Campground.