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2018 Map of El Dorado

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

El Dorado and its residential extension, East El Dorado, serve as the focal point of this Butler County landscape where the West Branch Walnut River and the main stem of the Walnut River converge. The topography is defined by the significant reservoir development to the north, which has shaped the modern recreational and transport layout of the region. Extensive trail systems, such as the Boulder Bluff Trail and Satchel Creek Cave Trail, wind along the elevated ridges overlooking the water, reflecting the area's transition from agricultural river valley to a hub for regional aviation and outdoor activity.

Local history is anchored by several burial grounds including Belle Vista Cem, Foster Cem, and Sherman Cem, which sit alongside established rural routes like Bluestem Point Rd and McCollum Rd. The presence of the El Dorado/Captain Jack Thomas Memorial Airport and smaller landing strips like Patty Field highlights the importance of air transit in this part of Kansas, while the gridded street names of the city center provide a detailed look at the community's mid-century growth.