2012 Map of Atchison East

About this map

The Missouri River meanders through this riverine landscape, defining a series of sharp loops including Doniphan Bend, McQueen Bend, and Atchison Bend. These river dynamics have created a complex of oxbow lakes and wetlands, most notably Sugar Lake, Lewis and Clark Lake, and the smaller Mud Lake. The terrain is marked by significant cultural landmarks, particularly on the western bluffs where the Benedictine Coll and Saint Benedicts Abbey Cem overlook the valley. Settlement patterns are focused around the river crossings and lower-lying areas like Winthrop and Armour, which are protected by extensive engineering works such as Halls Levee. Numerous small family and community burial grounds, including Taylor Cem, Hudseph Cem, and Sumner Cem, are scattered across the uplands, offering clear reference points for genealogical research in this border region between Kansas and Missouri.