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2022 Map of Cedar Vale West

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Cedar Vale West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Cedar Vale sits at the eastern edge of this landscape, where the town's residential streets like Caney St and Walnut St meet the rolling transition into the Flint Hills region. The terrain is deeply incised by a dense network of watercourses, including the westward flow of S Cedar Cr and the southern reaches of Rock Cr. This area of western Cowley County is characterized by upland plateaus and narrow stream valleys, with rural life anchored by small settlements like Taussig and local landmarks such as Cedar Vale Cem.

The mapping reveals a network of county roads, including Co RD 6 and Co RD 7, that navigate the complex topography created by Whostenby Cr and Bear Cr. These drainage patterns dictated the placement of early cemeteries like Rock Creek Cem and Cédar Creek Cem, which remain as vital genealogical touchstones. The presence of Donahue Cr and Dog Run further illustrates the intricate watershed that defines this portion of the Kansas borderlands.