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2018 Map of Burden

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Burden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The prairie landscape of eastern Cowley County is defined by a dense network of watercourses and rural burial sites. The city of Burden sits at the intersection of local roads and state routes, while a portion of Winfield extends into the northwest corner near the shores of Timber Creek Lake. The terrain is deeply etched by numerous drainages, including the winding paths of Snake Cr, Cedar Cr, and Silver Cr, which follow the natural contours of the Kansas plains.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural cemeteries that speak to the area's early settlement patterns. Salem Cem is situated in the west, while Silver Creek Cem and Tisdale Cem are positioned in the central and southern portions of the quadrangle. The map details a strictly organized grid of section lines and rural routes, such as Cretchan Rd and 112th Rd, which navigate around the natural obstacles of E Badger Cr and Plum Cr.