Loading map...

2009 Map of Aurora

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Aurora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

The settlement of Aurora anchors this rural landscape in Cloud County, Kansas, serving as a focal point for a wide-reaching network of section roads and small watercourses. The geography is defined by a dense system of seasonal and perennial streams, including West Branch Elm Creek, Middle Pipe Creek, and Mulberry Creek, which drain the agricultural tablelands. The grid of country roads, such as Mild Rd and Eagle Rd, reflects the disciplined land division of the Great Plains, where every mile transition is marked by a transit-ready route.

Genealogists and local historians can find several significant burial sites that document the early community's footprint, including Saint Peters Cemetery, Princeville Cemetery, and Enterprise Cemetery. These landmarks, along with labels like West Pipe Creek, provide a clear view of how early settlers utilized the natural hydrology for drainage and land management at the start of the 21st century.