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2009 Map of Alden

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Alden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

Alden sits at the northern edge of this Rice County landscape, serving as a primary hub within a vast agricultural and industrial grid. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Arkansas River, which is joined by Salt Creek as it meanders eastward. This era of the landscape is heavily influenced by the regional energy economy, evidenced by several specialized zones including the Alden Gas Storage Field, Rino Oil Field, and Wisby Oil Field.

Local landmarks such as Kilbourns Corner and McVays Corner mark specific intersections that anchor the rural road network, providing valuable reference points for genealogists and local historians. To the south, the waters of Peace Creek flow near the Peace Valley Cemetery, while Sleeper Airfield indicates the continued utility of small-scale aviation in this part of Kansas. The map captures a detailed view of the section-line roads and rural property divisions that have shaped the county's development into the 21st century.