1894 Map of Warrensburg

About this map

Warrensburg and its surrounding townships define this late 19th-century landscape, appearing as a vital hub along the Pacific Railroad. The map reveals the intricate drainage system feeding into the Blackwater River, which meanders through the central portion of the sheet. To the east, the settlement of Montserrat and the mining point of Carbon Hill signal the industrial activity of the era, while smaller outposts like Iron Spring and Cornelia dot the rural interior. In the southern reaches, the Kansas City and Southern Railroad passes through Blair, providing a second vital transport corridor. The terrain is divided into a patchwork of historical townships such as Hazel Hill, Chilhowee, and Post Oak, reflecting the established civic structure before the turn of the century. Notable landmarks like Shawnee Mound and numerous creek systems including Post Oak Creek and Clear Creek provide essential reference points for genealogists and local historians.