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1974 Map of Eminence Cemetery

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Eminence Cemetery
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Garfield township in Finney County is defined by the winding course of the Pawnee River and the scattered remnants of pioneer-era settlement. The landscape is characterized by intermittent water sources including several Springs and a primary Spring that likely served as critical landmarks for early travelers and homesteaders in this semi-arid region of Kansas. The presence of Eminence Cem serves as a vital genealogical anchor, marking the site of a once-active community center near the river's path.

Industrial activity in the mid-1970s is evidenced by the numerous Caliche Pits and a specific Caliche Pit found in the northern sections, indicating the extraction of calcium carbonate for local road building. Beyond these workings, the map notes several Wells and a landmark labeled Pheasant, reflecting the rural character and land-use patterns of the High Plains before modern large-scale developments altered the surface features of the township.