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2015 Map of Almena SW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Almena SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The rolling drainage basins of Norton County are meticulously documented in this 2015 study of the High Plains terrain. The landscape is defined by the headwaters and tributaries of Prairie Dog Cr, including its S Fork Prairie Dog Cr, which carve through the agricultural sections. A network of rural section roads, such as RD M and RD E 11, provides the primary structure for this farming community.

Genealogical interest is centered on several small burial sites that dot the upland ridges, notably Mount Olive Cem and Zellmer Cem. These locations, along with the paths of seasonal waterways like Buffalo Cr and Cactus Cr, offer a detailed look at the rural settlement patterns in this portion of western Kansas. The survey effectively illustrates the intersection of modern road grids with the natural flow of Wildcat Cr and Skull Cr across the county line.