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2022 Map of Belvue

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Kansas River winds through the heart of this landscape, forming the natural boundary between Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee counties. The settlement of Belvue sits just north of the river, defined by a grid of streets including 3rd St and Shortt Rd. This area reflects the deep history of westward movement, with Oregon Trail Rd skirting the northern hills and Old Post Rd running parallel to the modern highway corridor.

The surrounding terrain is a network of named drainages and family-associated landmarks. Several burial grounds, including Belvue Cem, Greenwood Cem, and Saint John Lutheran Cem, offer significant data for genealogical research. The hydrology is particularly detailed, tracing the courses of Vermillion Creek, Lost Cr, and the branching waters of Wells Cr and Little Wells Cr as they flow toward the main river valley.