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1951 Map of Topeka

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Topeka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Kansas River divides this mid-century capital city, shaping a landscape defined by an extensive rail network and numerous public institutions. The heavy industrial and transit presence is marked by lines of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Union Pacific, which converge near the riverbanks. The city's social infrastructure is deeply mapped, featuring landmark facilities like the Winter Veterans Hospital, Washburn University, and the State Hospital.

Neighborhoods such as Oakland, Highland Park, and North Topeka are shown in detail, reflecting the post-war urban footprint. The map documents the city's complex spiritual and educational geography, from the St Vincents Orphanage and the Methodist Home to local landmarks like Topeka High Sch. These details, alongside the Old Indian Bdy lines still visible on the terrain, provide a clear view of how the city integrated its historic boundaries with modern municipal expansion.