1955 Map of Wichita
USGS Topo · Published 1959About this map
Wichita sits at the confluence of the Arkansas River and Little Arkansas River, serving as a major regional hub during this mid-century period of expansion. The landscape is heavily influenced by a dense grid of railroads, including the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Missouri Pacific RR, which facilitated the growth of outlying agricultural communities like Newton, Wellington, and Augusta. To the east, the terrain transitions into the iconic Flint Hills, where the Fall River Reservoir and Lake El Dorado provide significant water management for the valley.
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Editions of this 1955 Wichita Map
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Historical Maps of Wichita Through Time
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