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1972 Map of Delavan

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Delavan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Morris County is defined here by the strategic paths of mid-century railroads. The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific cuts across the northern landscape through Latimer, while the Missouri Pacific anchors the southern half near the settlement of Delavan. These rail corridors, along with an Old RR Grade in the southwest, illustrate the historic reliance on rail transport for moving grain and goods from the Kansas prairie.

Hydrology plays a significant role in the topography, with numerous watercourses such as the West Fork Neosho River and Clarks Creek carving distinct drainage patterns through the townships. Notable infrastructure includes the Herington Municipal Airport and a prominent Water Tank near the map's center. For those researching local heritage, the Delavan Cem provides a specific point of genealogical interest within this rural environment.