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1959 Map of Zimmerdale

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Zimmerdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Zimmerdale stands as a primary rail point in this late-1950s landscape, situated at the intersection of the Missouri Pacific and the extensive network of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. The terrain is defined by the convergence of various branches of Emma Creek, including West Emma Creek, Middle Emma Creek, and East Emma Creek, which flow southward toward the Little Arkansas River.

The map reveals a deeply rooted agrarian community, evidenced by landmarks such as the Pennsylvania Mennonite Ch and the Church of God Cem. For those tracking rural education and community infrastructure, the Prouty Sch and the Newton Waterworks near the southern edge provide specific points of historical reference. A notable mid-century addition is the Drive-in Theater located in the eastern portion of Macon township, reflecting the era's evolving leisure habits alongside traditional farming life.