1955 Map of Trenton

About this map

The Saline River winds in tight, serpentine oxbows across this Kansas landscape, crossing the border between Ottawa and Saline counties. Small rural hubs and whistle-stops such as Marydel, Shipton, and Trenton anchor the agricultural territory, connected by the diagonal route of the Union Pacific railroad. The map provides a clear look at mid-century community infrastructure, from the Lockard Sch to the scattered burial grounds of Walnut Hill Cem, Crown Point Cem, and Shiloh Cem. These features, along with the distinct boundaries of Culver, Bennington, and Pleasant Valley townships, reflect a sparsely populated but well-organized prairie economy. Land use is further evidenced by a Gravel Pit near the river and the presence of Wary Lake, situated just north of the county line.