1957 Map of Wonsevu

About this map

Wonsevu sits at the heart of this landscape, positioned where several drainages meet in the eastern Kansas prairie. The 1957 field survey documents a rural economy shaped by water and rail, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cutting across the northwestern corner following the path of the Cottonwood River. The terrain is defined by the winding courses of Cedar Creek, Middle Creek, and Bills Creek, which carve through the townships of Doyle, Cottonwood, Cedar, and Milton. Several cemeteries, including Wonsevu Cem, Griffith Cem, and Cedar Point Cem, provide essential data points for genealogists tracing early families in the region. Local aviation history is also noted at the Clothier Landing Field, while the presence of a Gaging Station on Cedar Creek reflects the ongoing management of the area's vital water resources.