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2016 Map of Fredonia

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Fredonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Fredonia serves as the focal point of this southeastern Kansas landscape, where the confluence of prairie and river valleys defines the local geography. The city layout is detailed with a grid of namesake streets including Washington St and Jefferson St, centered near the prominent geological features of South Mound and West Mound. To the north, the Verdigris River and Snake Creek wind through the township of Benedict Junction, while the southern reaches are shaped by the Fall River and its associated landmarks like Mill Dam Rd.

Rural life is marked by longstanding landmarks such as Summit Cem and the Fredonia Airport. The transport network of the mid-2010s is well-established, with roads like Finney Rd and Gove Rd providing access to the outlying creeks, including Salt Creek and Sutton Branch. This map documents a region where the industrial footprint of Cement Plt Rd meets the traditional agricultural grid of Wilson County.