1973 Map of Emporia SE

About this map

The confluence of the Cottonwood River and the Neosho River defines this landscape in Lyon County, where the massive John Redmond Reservoir and the Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge dominate the northern terrain. The map captures a moment when large-scale water management and conservation were firmly established, yet the rural character of the southern townships remains evident through its network of creeks and small local landmarks. Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of the Chicago Mound Cem and Mennonite Cem, alongside the Twin Mounds Ch near the distinctive Twin Mounds formation. Industrial activity is visible in the northeast through several Gravel Pits, while the southern half of the quadrangle is defined by the winding paths of Eagle Creek, South Creek, and Hoosier Creek.