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2009 Map of Clay Center NW

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Clay Center NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

The Republican River carves a winding path through this section of Clay County, defining a landscape marked by agrarian grids and established rural communities. The settlement of Morganville sits centrally, serving as a focal point for the surrounding farmsteads linked by a network of named roads like Jayhawk Rd and Limestone Rd. To the southeast, the outskirts of Clay Center begin to appear, transitioning from the open valley to a more concentrated municipal layout near the Clay Center Municipal Airport.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of several burial grounds, including the Morganville Cemetery, Wilson Cemetery, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, and Greenwood Cemetery, which are scattered across the quadrangle. The hydrology of the region is well-documented, showing the drainage of Mulberry Creek and Dry Creek into the primary river system. Transportation and local aviation are represented by facilities like Holmes Airpark, reflecting the region's infrastructure in the early 21st century.