Waconda Lake dominates the northern landscape of this Mitchell County region, where the Solomon River flows eastward from the Glen Elder dam. The town of Glen Elder sits just north of the river, organized along a traditional grid including E Main St and Railroad St. This 2012 survey illustrates a landscape deeply connected to its rural roots and genealogy, evidenced by the numerous cemeteries scattered across the plains, such as Fairview Cem and High Prairie Cem. The drainage patterns of Little Walnut Cr and Walnut Cr define the southern terrain, where local travel is managed by routes like Tipton Rd and W Main St Rd. For those interested in the recreational development of the area, the Glen Elder State Park Pawnee Campground is clearly marked along the lakeshore.
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1894 · Mankato
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Beloit
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1953 · Solomon Rapids
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Waconda Springs
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Glen Elder South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1955 · Beloit
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Beloit
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Cawker City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1962 · Glen Elder North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1962 · Jewell SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000