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2009 Map of Almena

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

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

Almena serves as the central hub of this North Central Kansas landscape, situated near the confluence of Prairie Dog Creek and its North Fork. The town's grid is anchored by Main St and Pratt Ave, while the surrounding countryside is organized by a strict section-line road network. This rural topography is defined by the drainage patterns of numerous north-flowing tributaries including Maple Creek, Fancy Creek, and Sand Creek, which carve gentle draws through the agricultural land.

Local family history is rooted in the several burial grounds scattered across the area, such as Mount Hope Cemetery just south of the town center and Fairview Cemetery to the north. Further east, Farmingdale Cemetery and Carlson Cemetery reflect the early settlement patterns of Norton County. The movement of water across this plain is captured through the naming of smaller streams like Wildcat Creek and Buffalo Creek, illustrating the natural geography that dictated the placement of farms and small communities.