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2015 Map of Dighton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Dighton serves as the central hub for this High Plains landscape, situated at the intersection of local routes and the northern reaches of several creek systems. The town's grid is clearly defined by named thoroughfares like E Annabella St, W Dighton St, and E Lincoln St, reflecting its role as the seat of Lane County. Just outside the main residential blocks, the Dighton Airport and Dighton Cem provide local reference points for researchers tracing the community's infrastructure and genealogy.

The surrounding geography is dominated by drainage patterns moving eastward toward the Walnut River basin. The S Fork Walnut Cr cuts through the northern sections of the map, while Buffalo Cr and Spring Cr meander through the southern townships. This layout illustrates the typical Western Kansas agricultural township system, where county roads like Co RD 160 and Co RD 80 form a precise rectangular network across the prairie terrain.