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2015 Map of Burdick

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Burdick serves as the primary settlement hub in this rural landscape at the crossroads of Morris, Marion, and Chase counties. The community is anchored by the Hebron Lutheran Church and Burdick United Methodist Church, reflecting the local importance of these social and religious centers for surrounding farmstead families. A Cem is located near the town center, providing a key point of interest for genealogical research in this portion of the Kansas Flint Hills.

The terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Sixmile Cr, Threemile Cr, and the uniquely named Mile-and-a-Half Cr. These streams, along with others like Diamond Cr and Mulberry Cr, create a rolling topography that has historically shaped agricultural boundaries and road placements such as S 2800 RD and BB Ave. The presence of Diamond Spring in the northeast quadrant further highlights the vital role of water sources in this region's development.