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2015 Map of Fontana

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Fontana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Marais des Cygnes River meanders sharply through the eastern half of this Kansas landscape, defining a wide floodplain that borders the settlement of Fontana. The township is anchored by several long-standing burial sites, including the Block Trinity Lutheran Cem, Fontana Cem, Debrick Cem, and Frank Cem, which provide essential points of reference for genealogists tracing early families in the region.

Water management and local recreation are centered around the Miami County State Lake and the smaller Hunters Lake, both situated within the river's eastern bend. The surrounding terrain is drained by numerous tributaries like Hushpuckney Cr, Middle Cr, and Twin Springs Cr, which intersect a grid of rural roads such as Victory Rd and Block Rd. This survey reflects the enduring rural character of southern Miami County, where the transition to Linn County is marked at the southern map boundary.