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2009 Map of De Soto

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

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

The Kansas River defines the northern landscape of this region, where the town of De Soto serves as a primary hub. This 2009 survey shows the area's transition between river-oriented industry and suburban growth, centered on the De Soto Post Office and nearby residential streets. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the De Soto Railroad Bridge crossing the river, connecting the community to Lenape on the opposite bank.

Genealogists and local historians can find several established landmarks, including the De Soto Cemetery and Murphy Cemetery to the northeast. The geography is carved by several significant waterways, including Kill Creek, Cedar Creek, and Camp Creek, which move through the landscape toward the river. To the southwest, the Sunflower Pond B Dam indicates managed water resources in this part of Johnson County, while the settlement of Cedar sits at a crossroads between the town center and more rural reaches.