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2017 Map of Amboy

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Amboy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Republican River serves as the central geographic axis for this portion of Webster County, carving a wide valley through the plains just north of the Kansas border. Along its northern banks, the settlement of Amboy and the rail-related Lester Junction mark the intersection of overland transport and the vital water resource provided by the Franklin Canal. This irrigation infrastructure, running parallel to the river, underscores the agricultural dependency of the region.

Further east, the map identifies Pawnee Village, reflecting the deep indigenous history of the plains. For those researching family lineages, the landscape is dotted with ancestral sites like Pleasant Hill Cem, Martin Cem, and Wagoner Cem. Smaller named areas such as The Island and Oak Valley highlight localized pockets of settlement nestled among the drainages of Hicks Cr and Lost Cr, illustrating how early residents utilized the breaks and creek bottoms for shelter and water.