1959 Map of Zimmerdale

About this map

Zimmerdale stands as a rail-side settlement along the Missouri Pacific line in Harvey County, surrounded by a complex drainage system formed by the branches of Emma Creek. The landscape is defined by its agrarian and industrial infrastructure, ranging from the Weaver Ranch Airfield in the northeast to the Newton Waterworks and Sewage Disposal facilities near the Little Arkansas River in the southwest. A legacy of early settlement is visible in the distribution of rural landmarks like the Prouty Sch and several small burial grounds, including the Church of God Cem and Royer Cem. Transportation corridors are a primary feature of the area, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cutting through the southern townships. Modern mid-century additions, such as the Drive-in Theater and local Golf Course, indicate the post-war transition of this agricultural region.