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1959 Map of Valley Falls

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Valley Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Valley Falls serves as the central hub of this Jefferson County landscape, situated at a strategic bend where the Delaware River meets Walnut Creek. In the late 1950s, the town's geography is defined by the heavy presence of the Santa Fe, Atchison, and Topeka rail lines, which intersect near the river crossing. The surrounding townships of Delaware, Rock Creek, and Ozawkie consist of winding creek valleys and upland prairies dotted with local landmarks significant for genealogical research.

Several burial grounds, including St Marys Cem, Farrar Cem, and Rose Hill Cem, are documented near the settlement. To the south, the Nesbitt Sch stands as a vestige of the rural school system, while a local Quarry and Sewage Disposal facility reflect the infrastructure of the era. The intricate drainage of the river is mapped alongside numerous tributaries like Cedar Creek and Howies Branch, illustrating the hydrologic character of the terrain before later reservoir developments changed the valley.