Florence occupies the bend of the Cottonwood River in Marion County, where the convergence of Doyle Cr and the river creates a focal point for settlement. This modern survey illustrates the enduring grid of the Kansas plains, with established rural routes like Wagonwheel Rd and Vista Rd dividing the landscape into regular sections. Away from the town center, several notable landmarks for local history and genealogy remain visible, including Mount Calvary Cem to the west and Allison Cem to the south. The terrain is marked by significant natural water sources such as Coyne Spring and Lee Spring, which feed into the drainage systems of Spring Cr. The persistence of these named springs and cemeteries alongside the contemporary road network allows for a clear comparison between historical land use and current property boundaries across the T21S and T22S townships.
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1889 · Newton
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Newton
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1898 · Cottonwood Falls
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · Hutchinson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Florence
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Wonsevu
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Cedar Point
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Lincolnville SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Peabody
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1959 · Hutchinson
USGS Topo · 1:250,000