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1948 Map of Wolcott

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Wolcott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Missouri River defines the landscape of this 1948 survey, winding through dramatic bends like Delaware Bend and Pomeroy Bend. This riparian corridor is home to significant institutional and infrastructure landmarks, most notably the Kansas State Penitentiary Farm and its associated Camp No 2 near the northern boundary. The integration of leisure and utility is evident in the southern half of the quadrangle, where the Wyandotte County Lake is surrounded by the Wyandotte County Park, serving as a major local landmark.

Transportation networks, including the Missouri Pacific and Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroads, connect small river towns and agricultural settlements. Researchers can find numerous rural educational and burial sites, from Island Creek School to the Dunagan Cemetery. The map illustrates a transitional period when small communities like Wolcott and Pomeroy maintained distinct identities before the expansion of the surrounding metropolitan areas.