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1943 Map of Wichita East

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Wichita East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Wichita serves as a thriving hub of transportation and education during the early 1940s, anchored by the winding Arkansas River and the industrial Drainage Canal. The city's rail-driven economy is evident through the convergence of major lines like the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Missouri Pacific, meeting at the centrally located Union Station. Beyond the dense urban grid, the landscape transitions into a sprawling network of community institutions, including Wichita University, Friends University, and St Marys Academy.

Neighborhood growth is clearly visible in the incorporation of Eastborough and the development of local landmarks like Wesley Hospital and the Municipal Airport. Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed plotting of local resting places such as Calvary Cem, Highland Cem, and Old Mission Cem. From the many public schools like Sunnyside Sch to the industrial activity at Hardtner Junction, this survey captures a pivotal era of Kansas history.