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2022 Map of Claflin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Claflin serves as the primary hub in this central Kansas landscape, where the grid of agricultural roads meets the low-lying wetlands of Cheyenne Bottoms. The terrain is defined by the gentle drainage of Cow Cr as it moves south toward the managed waters of Pool 3B. These water features indicate the area's ecological importance as part of a significant migratory bird sanctuary and inland marsh system.

Smaller rural clusters like Odin and Hitschmann anchor the northern reaches of the map, reflecting the traditional settlement patterns of Barton County. Local genealogy is well-preserved through several established burial grounds, including Holy Family Cem near Odin, Bloomingdale Cem, and Pleasant View Cem on the outskirts of Claflin. The town site of Claflin shows a clear street plan with Main St and Hamilton St forming the commercial and residential core near the southern boundary.