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2022 Map of Ada

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The rolling plains of north-central Kansas converge where Salt Cr meets several tributaries, forming the geographic heart of this rural landscape. This area, spanning the borders of Ottawa, Lincoln, and Mitchell Counties, is anchored by the small settlements of Ada and Milo. The land is defined by its drainage patterns, with W Elkhorn Cr, Second Cr, and First Cr carving gentle valleys through the prairie.

Local history is preserved in small rural burial grounds such as the Bohemian National Cem, which points to the area's ethnic heritage, alongside the Baldwin Cem and Spring Creek Cem. A grid of section-line roads, including State Hwy 284 and Orchard Rd, provides access to these remote landmarks. The landscape reflects a resilient agricultural economy, where the natural water sources like Cow Cr have historically dictated the placement of farms and small town centers.