1981 Map of Butler
USGS Topo · Published 1981About this map
The Marais des Cygnes River winds through this borderland region where the agricultural plains of eastern Kansas meet western Missouri. In the early 1980s, the landscape was a complex network of river bottoms and managed wetlands, including the extensive Marais des Cygnes Waterfowl Area and the Schell-Osage State Wildlife Area. This era saw the significant impact of the Harry S. Truman Reservoir on the southeastern corner of the map, reshaping the drainage of the Osage River. Industrial activity is evident through numerous Strip Mines scattered near the state line, while transportation was anchored by a robust rail system including the Missouri Pacific and Kansas City Southern. Smaller settlements like Trading Post and Lacygne reflect the area's deep history, which is officially commemorated at the Massacre Memorial State Park.
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