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2018 Map of Abilene

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Abilene
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Smoky Hill River flows through this central Kansas landscape, winding eastward toward the community of Enterprise. This 2018 survey detail shows the city of Abilene as a major regional hub, characterized by a grid of numbered streets and avenues that extend north from the river valley. The geographic layout highlights the importance of water and transport, with Mud Cr joining the river near the city center, while Turkey Cr and Holland Cr drain the surrounding plains.

Local heritage is anchored by several long-standing landmarks, including the Abilene Cem and Saint Joseph Cem on the city's outskirts. Farther east, the Detroit Cem serves the rural corridor near Enterprise. The map also captures modern infrastructure such as the Abilene Municipal Airport, situated southwest of the main town site, illustrating the evolution of this Dickinson County seat from its cattle-town origins into a contemporary municipal center.