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2015 Map of Assaria

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Smoky Hill River meanders through this Saline County landscape, defining the agricultural character between the small settlements of Assaria, Bridgeport, and Mentor. This mid-2010s survey illustrates a rural environment shaped by the river's path and a grid of section roads like Ohio Rd and Woodward Rd. The alignment of S Old Highway 81 runs parallel to the modern interstate corridor, reflecting the evolution of regional transit through the valley.

Local history is centered on the township clusters, where a Po serves the residents of Assaria and the Bridgeport Cem remains a significant genealogical landmark near the southern edge. The terrain is further dissected by numerous smaller waterways, including Dry Cr and Newell Cr, which feed into the primary river basin. The detailed survey captures the intersection of traditional farmstead layouts with the enduring natural hydrology of the Kansas plains.