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1961 Map of Wichita West

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Wichita West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Wichita expands westward in the mid-20th century, transforming the agricultural plains of Delano and Attica into organized residential enclaves. Subdivisions such as Westlink Village, Rolling Hills, and County Acres define the suburban growth, supported by a network of educational and religious institutions including Bishop Carroll High Sch and Sacred Heart College. The landscape is bisected by the Valley Center Floodway, a major engineering project designed to manage the waters of the Arkansas River and Big Slough.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is anchored by the Wichita Municipal Airport and the Riverside Landing Field. The map records a dense collection of sandpits along the floodway, indicating the local material extraction necessary for this era of rapid construction. Along the southern edge, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad remains a vital corridor, connecting the evolving residential districts like The Dell and Prospect to the city's commercial heart.