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2018 Map of Esbon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Esbon sits at the heart of this Jewell County landscape, where the township grid meets the natural drainage of the High Plains. The settlement pattern is defined by a series of north-south creeks, including White Rock Cr and W Limestone Cr, which carve subtle valleys into the agricultural terrain. To the northwest, the small community of Salem anchors the corner of the map, connected to the larger township by a network of rural roads such as V RD and U RD.

Family history researchers will find several well-preserved landmarks of the early plains settlements. The map documents multiple local burial sites, including Prairie Home Cem north of town and Saint Elizabeth Cem along the central roadway. The proximity of Zion Cem and Esbon Cem to the local waterways highlights the relationship between early land claims and the primary water sources like Smith Cr and Middle Limestone Cr.