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2015 Map of Cedar Vale East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Caney River winds south through the Chautauqua County landscape, defining a region where small agricultural settlements and rural outposts are connected by a network of secondary roads. Cedar Vale sits at the western edge of this survey, featuring a distinct grid of streets like Walnut St and Maple St, while smaller named locales such as Hewins, Osro, and Wauneta mark the surrounding countryside.

Evidence of early community life is preserved through several family and local burial grounds, including Rose Dale Cem and Ozro Cem. The terrain is characterized by the confluence of numerous small drainages like Possum Trot Cr and Rock Creek, with Osro Falls standing out as a specific landmark along the river's course. This area reflects the mid-2010s landscape of southern Kansas, where the intersection of ranching infrastructure like Sale Barn Rd and geographic landmarks shapes the local identity.