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2022 Map of Earlton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Elk River drainage system defines the rural landscape of Neosho County, where agricultural grid roads intersect several winding waterways. The small community of Earlton serves as a primary point of interest in the northwestern portion of this study, while further east, the settlement of Urbana remains a key landmark for local history researchers. This 2022 survey provides a clear view of the modern township and range divisions, showing how property boundaries follow the traditional section lines established by early surveyors.

Genealogists will find the Urbana Cem particularly useful, located near the eastern edge of the quadrangle. The map tracks the convergence of several smaller tributaries, including Turkey Cr, Mud Cr, and Little Elk Cr, which move through the fields and timbered breaks of the region. The road network, including arterial routes like Douglas Rd and Harper Rd, illustrates the enduring connectivity between these quiet Kansas prairie settlements.