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2009 Map of Alexander

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

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

Alexander stands as a primary settlement within this central Kansas landscape, positioned along the banks of Walnut Creek. The town is characterized by a grid of streets including the King and Osborn sections, which provide a window into the organized growth of Rush County. South of the main townsite, the Belle Prairie Cemetery serves as a significant landmark for those researching family history and local lineages.

The presence of the Rush County Dam and the Webs Oil Field highlights the intersection of agricultural water management and energy production in the early twenty-first century. This rural expanse is further defined by its drainage patterns, with Alexander Dry Creek feeding into the larger creek system, illustrating the hydrology that has shaped farming and settlement in this portion of the Great Plains.