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2022 Map of Athol

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Athol
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Athol anchors the southern portion of this northern Kansas landscape, where the local grid of section roads meets the town's small street network of Main St, Pine St, and Cedar St. The terrain is defined by the headwaters and drainage basins of several streams, including Cottonwood Cr, E Cedar Cr, and W Beaver Cr, which carve subtle valleys across the agricultural plains of Smith County.

Genealogists and local historians will find several burial sites preserved on the map, reflecting the early settlement patterns of the region. These include Meade Cem in the northeast corner, Zion Cem in the north-central area, and Pleasant View Cem situated north of the town center. The strictly rectangular road system, including routes like 100 Rd and 180 Rd, illustrates the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the modern Kansas countryside.