Altamont serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Labette County, defined by a rigid grid of country roads and several significant community landmarks. The town's layout is clearly visible, anchored by the Labette County Fairgrounds and the Altamont Cemetery on its southern edge. This 2010 survey highlights the persistent rural character of the region, where family and community heritage is preserved across numerous burial sites such as Hopewell Cemetery, Vance Cemetery, and Wooden Cemetery. Water management and drainage are central to the terrain, with Deer Creek bisecting the central plains and the Altamont Dam creating a localized reservoir. In the far southwest corner, the Edna Municipal Airport provides a modern transportation link, while the surrounding landscape remains dedicated to the section-line road network that has dictated Kansas land use for generations.
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1886 · Parsons
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Parsons
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1943 · McCune
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Oswego
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Mc Cune
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Parsons
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Oswego
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1946 · Parsons
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Mound Valley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Parsons
USGS Topo · 1:62,500