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2015 Map of Abilene

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Abilene
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Abilene serves as the central hub of this Dickinson County landscape, situated just north of the winding Smoky Hill River. The city's grid-based expansion is clearly defined, with N Buckeye Ave acting as a primary north-south artery. To the east lies the smaller community of Detroit, connected by the local road network that follows the section lines of the Public Land Survey System. The area's agricultural and civil heritage is marked by several burial grounds, including the Abilene Cem, Saint Joseph Cem, and Detroit Cem.

Transportation patterns are dominated by the river valley and the local drainage system of Mud Cr and Turkey Cr. The southern portion of the map highlights the proximity of the Abilene Municipal Airport to the river's floodplain, reflecting the town's development in relation to the water. The survey captures a modern view of this Kansas plains settlement as it continues to grow along established section roads like Charles Rd and Jeep Rd.