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2015 Map of Aurora

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The settlement of Aurora serves as the central hub of this North Central Kansas landscape, which is defined by a rhythmic pattern of agricultural section lines and an intricate drainage network. The topography is shaped by the headwaters and branches of several significant local waterways, including Elm Cr, Mulberry Cr, and the various forks of Pipe Creek. These streams carve through the terrain, creating the distinct drainage basins of W Pipe Cr, Middle Pipe Cr, and E Pipe Cr.

For those researching family history in Cloud County, several key landmarks are preserved on the sheet. These include Saint Peters Catholic Cem located north of the main townsite, as well as Princeville Cem and Enterprise Cem situated further afield. The map details the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century, showing the established grid of county roads such as Milo RD and Eagle RD that connect these remote homesteads and cemeteries.