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2018 Map of Five Mounds

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The rolling prairies of the Wilson and Neosho County line define this landscape, characterized by distinct topographic rises and a complex network of prairie streams. Several prominent elevations, including Dewey Mound, Three Mounds, Long Mound, and the namesake Five Mounds, serve as significant landmarks across the terrain. These features reflect the natural relief of the region before the extensive grid of section-line roads was established.

Genealogists and local historians can find two dedicated burial grounds here: Crane Cem and Pleasant Valley Cem. The map illustrates a rural economy organized around these landmarks, with numerous waterways such as Big Cedar Cr, Chetopa Cr, and Pumpkin Cr draining the agricultural sections. The presence of these creeks alongside the formal road system, such as 1500 Rd and 110th Rd, shows the intersection of natural drainage and modern land management.