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2011 Map of Deweese

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Deweese
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Little Blue River winds through the northern portion of this agricultural landscape in Clay County, defining the drainage patterns for the surrounding plains. The small community of Deweese serves as the central hub of activity, anchored by the Deweese Post Office. This 2011 survey reveals a modern rural landscape where traditional land use meets managed water resources, evidenced by the numerous small impoundments such as Mazour Reservoir and Hubl Reservoir that dot the tributaries. These water features, including Pohlmeier Reservoir and Skalka Reservoir, suggest a high degree of local water management for irrigation or livestock.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by two significant sites: the Liberty Creek Cemetery and Sacred Heart Cemetery. The map captures a grid-based road system that connects these sites to the various drainages, including Liberty Creek, Dry Creek, and Walnut Creek. This layout illustrates the intersection of mid-continental surveying with the natural meandering of the river valley and its secondary creeks like Moorehouse Creek.