Abilene dominates this landscape, situated just north of the meandering Smoky Hill River. The city's grid is well-established, anchored by the Abilene Post Office and bordered to the south by Wright Airpark. The area's drainage is defined by several waterways that feed into the main river, including Mud Creek which bisects the town, and Turkey Creek to the southeast. On the outskirts, cultural and recreational sites like the Mary-Dell Camp and the Abilene Municipal Airport reflect the town's expansion and infrastructure. For genealogists, the map provides precise locations for both Abilene Cemetery and Saint Joseph Cemetery in the northwestern quadrant of the city. The surrounding rural landscape is divided by a systematic road network, with names like Lark Rd and Game Rd marking the transition into the agricultural plains of Dickinson County.
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1889 · Abilene
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1891 · Clay Center
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Abilene
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · Manhattan
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Hutchinson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Manhattan
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Manhattan
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Hutchinson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Upland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Abilene SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000