1957 Map of Strong City

About this map

The Cottonwood River meanders through the southern half of this Flint Hills landscape, defining the character of the region as it was surveyed in the late 1950s and updated in the 1970s. The settlement of Strong City (Strong) serves as a primary hub, anchored by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line that follows the river valley west toward Neva. The topographic detail illustrates a transition from the broad alluvial floor of Diamond Valley to the dissected upland hills drained by Fox Creek and Palmer Creek. Several historic burial sites, including Simmons Cem, St Anthony Cem, and Prairie Grove Cem, are scattered along the valley floor and lower slopes, offering valuable locations for genealogical research. Cultural landmarks such as the Rodeo Grounds near the river and various pits or utility structures like the Pipeline reflect the local agricultural and industrial footprint during this era.