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2023 Map of Bolton

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Bolton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Bolton and the surrounding agricultural lands of Montgomery County are documented here in detail, showcasing a landscape defined by prairie creeks and small crossroads settlements. To the north, the waters of Elk City Lake meet the drainage of Card Creek and Elk Creek, while the southwestern corner features the high points of Bald Mound and Berry Hill. The map tracks several rural communities, including the remnants of Harrisonville and the village of Wayside, providing a precise record for genealogists and local historians.

Modern infrastructure, such as the Independence Municipal Airport and Patterson Farms Airport, contrasts with the older spiritual and social markers of the area, notably Quaker Cem and Highland Center Cem. The drainage patterns of Chetopa Creek and Onion Creek illustrate the natural irrigation that has long supported the region's farmsteads, while the expansion of Independence is visible along the eastern margin.