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1971 Map of Aliceville

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Aliceville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Aliceville anchors this eastern Kansas landscape, situated where the Missouri Pacific line cuts through the agricultural heart of Spring Creek and Avon townships. This 1971 survey captures the rural layout of the region, defined by a dense network of small family and community burial grounds that reflect the area's deep genealogical roots. From the northern reaches near Star Cem and Scott Valley Ch down to Quisling Cem in the south, these landmarks provide specific anchor points for local history researchers.

The terrain is dissected by numerous winding waterways, including the prominent Crooked Creek and Tauckett Creek, which create natural boundaries for the township sections. The intersection of the railway with smaller drainage branches like Bowmans Branch and Thomas Creek illustrates the traditional 1970s land-use patterns, where rail transport remained a central feature for these prairie communities and their surrounding farmsteads.