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2018 Map of Eaton

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Eaton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Tisdale and Eaton anchor this rural Cowley County landscape, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage systems feeding into Grouse Creek. The map shows a classic section-line road grid, including 181st RD and Grouse Creek RD, which provides access to the dispersed homesteads and agricultural lands of south-central Kansas. Near the center of the quadrangle, the Prairie Ridge Cem sits on a high point overlooking the headwaters of Harper Cr.

The hydrography of the region is particularly intricate, with Silver Cr, Pebble Cr, and Snake Cr carving numerous draws and ridges into the prairie. Local history and genealogy researchers will find the precise locations of these landmarks useful for situating family properties. The map also traces the winding path of Crabb Creek in the southeast, illustrating how the natural topography has dictated the placement of roads and crossings in this largely pastoral environment.