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1985 Map of Council Grove

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Council Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Council Grove Lake dominates the central landscape of this 1980s survey, marking a significant water management feature on the Neosho River system. The map captures the agricultural heart of the Flint Hills region during a period of established rural settlement, showing the transition from the Smoky Hill River in the northwest to the complex drainage basins of Kahola Creek and Duck Creek in the south.

Researchers will find a dense network of small towns and townships, from the regional hub of Council Grove to smaller rail-aligned communities like White City, Alta Vista, and Herington. The inclusion of various civil divisions, including Agnes City and Farmer, alongside aviation facilities like the Herington Municipal Airport, provides a clear view of the mid-1980s infrastructure and land use patterns across Morris, Lyon, and Wabaunsee counties.