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1952 Map of Willard

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Willard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Kansas River flows through this 1952 landscape, delineating the borders of Shawnee and Wabaunsee counties. The village of Willard sits centrally along the riverbank, served by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, while the Union Pacific line runs parallel to the north across the valley. The topographic survey reveals a rural society built on a network of small schoolhouses and churches, including West Union Sch and Pleasant Valley Sch.

Tracing the terrain southward into the Maple Hill district, the map captures the transition from the fertile river bottoms to the higher country of Dover. Notable landmarks for local historians include the Green Cem and Valencia Cem, alongside local industry sites like the Quarry and various pits. To the east, the settlement of Valencia and the waters of Silver Lake further define the regional geography during this mid-century period.