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1962 Map of Burns

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Burns
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Burns stands as the primary settlement on this Kansas prairie landscape, situated near the intersection of the Marion Co Butler Co line. The town's grid is clearly defined, featuring a local townhall and proximity to an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to the changing transportation corridors of the mid-20th century. The surrounding countryside is divided into the townships of Summit, Milton, Clifford, and Lincoln, reflecting a traditional rural organization shaped by the Whitewater River and its tributaries like May Branch.

Religious and community life is anchored by several rural landmarks, including the First Mennonite Ch, Eden Ch, and Ebenezer Ch. For genealogists, the Clifford Cem and a smaller Cem near Burns provide specific points of interest. The area also shows signs of natural resource extraction with an Oil Field and various Oil Wells scattered across the northern sections, while Hazlett Field indicates local aviation history.