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2015 Map of Clay Center SW

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Clay Center SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

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The Republican River winds through the northern reaches of this Kansas landscape, defining the topography south of Clay Center. This area of Clay County is characterized by a dense network of sectional roads and a series of drainage systems, including Five Creek and its many tributaries like Reeder Br Five Cr and N Br Five Cr. The agricultural character of the region is evident in the scattered settlements and community landmarks that anchor the rural sections.

Genealogists and local historians can find several significant burial sites, including the Republican City Cem and Zion Lutheran Cem, which mark the early social and religious centers of the township. Near the southern edge of the survey, the small community of Ladysmith sits near the Pleasant Ridge Cem. Notable natural landmarks like the Twin Mounds provide distinct elevation points amidst the drainage basins of Otter Cr and Chestnut Br.