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2022 Map of Dighton SE

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Dighton SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Thomas Cem sits on a slight rise in the high plains of western Kansas, serving as a solitary genealogical anchor in an landscape defined by its section-line roads and seasonal drainage patterns. This portion of the state is characterized by the divide between the Spring Creek and Hackberry Creek watersheds, where the topography is shaped by gradual elevation changes rather than sharp relief. The southern edge of the survey is marked by the Lane County and Finney County boundary line, which follows the path of Lane-Finney Rd.

The road network, including Rowdy Rd, Turkey Rd, and Ogallalah Rd, reflects the rigid Public Land Survey System that governs the agricultural layout of the region. This 2022 dataset captures the area's rural character, where large-scale farming and ranching operations are the primary human imprint on the land. Researchers can trace the intersections of these historic county routes and their relation to the natural watercourses that have dictated settlement patterns for generations.