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2010 Map of Canton

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Canton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Canton serves as the primary hub in this eastern McPherson County landscape, situated at the intersection of a grid-iron road network and the railroad. The town's layout is defined by streets like Railroad St and Park, reflecting a classic prairie settlement pattern. Outside the town limits, the geography is heavily influenced by the petroleum industry, evidenced by the Paden Oil Field, Canton North Oil Field, and Jenday Oil Field.

Water management and conservation are central to the area's character, highlighted by McPherson County State Lake and the McPherson County State Lake Dam on Battle Creek. These features, along with South Gypsum Creek and Running Turkey Creek, provide a glimpse into the local drainage and land use. Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of local burial sites, including Oakes Cemetery, Township Cemetery, and Jones Cemetery, which anchor the rural community's history.