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2022 Map of Abilene

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Abilene
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The confluence of agricultural tradition and modern infrastructure is evident across the Abilene landscape. As the seat of Dickinson County, the town is anchored by the Dickinson County Courthouse and a dense residential grid that transitions into the expansive farmland of the central Kansas plains. The Smoky Hill River meanders along the southern edge of the city, joined by tributaries like Mud Cr and Turkey Cr, defining the low-lying drainage patterns that have shaped local development for generations.

To the east, the smaller settlements of Detroit and Enterprise maintain their distinct identities along the river and major transit corridors. For genealogists, the map preserves the exact locations of several historic burial grounds, including Abilene Cem, Mount Saint Joseph Cem, and the Detroit Cem. The inclusion of the Abilene Municipal Airport and a modern highway network illustrates the area's continued role as a regional hub of transportation and commerce.