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2015 Map of Freeport

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Freeport sits at the heart of this agricultural landscape in the mid-2010s, positioned along the border between Harper Co and Sumner Co. The survey reveals a disciplined grid of section lines and rural roads, including Freeport Rd and Bluff City Rd, that define the region's movement and land division. For those tracing family histories or local heritage, the map identifies specific burial sites such as Freeport Cem and the H and S Cem further north.

The terrain is subtly etched by the paths of Fall Cr and Spring Br, which wind through the township ranges of t32s r5w and t33s r5w. These watercourses provided the natural logic for settlement in an otherwise geometric prairie, dictating the placement of the small cluster of structures at Freeport. The map captures the enduring rural character of the Kansas plains, where the intersection of county lines and local creek beds continues to shape the community's footprint.