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2009 Map of Elmo

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Elmo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

The agrarian landscape of Dickinson County is defined here by the intricate drainage systems of Turkey Creek and its many tributaries, including West Branch Turkey Creek and East Turkey Creek. These waterways carve winding paths through a grid of section roads like Gulf Rd and Key Rd, revealing the late 20th-century rural structure of the region. The small settlements of Elmo and Dillon serve as the primary focal points for this farming community, showing the persistence of these rail-side hamlets into the modern era.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by the presence of Mount Calvary Cemetery in the southern portion of the quadrangle and Ashton Cemetery to the east. The map's detail illustrates how the terrain dictated the placement of these resting places and the surrounding farmsteads, while the naming of West Turkey Creek and other branches highlights the importance of water management in the Kansas plains.