Dentonia serves as the primary point of settlement in this rural expanse of north-central Kansas, where the landscape is defined by the headwaters of several drainages. The topography is shaped by the winding courses of Little Oak Cr and Porcupine Cr, which carve through the plains of Jewell County. Established road networks follow the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, including 190 Rd and 270 Rd, providing a framework for the agricultural homesteads that have long characterized the region. In the northwestern portion of the map, the Odessa Cem remains a significant landmark for genealogical research, marking the location of early community roots near the upper reaches of the creek systems. The map also detail the intricate flow of W Limestone Cr and Middle Limestone Cr, illustrating the vital water resources that supported local development.
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1893 · Smith Center
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Mankato
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · Beloit
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Beloit
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Downs North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1962 · Cawker City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1962 · Glen Elder North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Burr Oak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Ionia
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Cawker City NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000