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2016 Map of Grantville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Kansas River winds through the heart of this landscape, separating the established community of Tecumseh from Grantville to the north. This riparian corridor is defined by complex water systems, including Franks Island and several meandering tributaries such as Muddy Cr and Whetstone Cr. To the west, the eastern edge of Topeka is visible, dominated by the Philip Billard Municipal Airport and the junction of Shunganunga Creek with its older channel.

Local history is preserved in the placement of the Old Grantville Cem and Bethel Cem, while the development of the river valley is evidenced by the positioning of Spencer and the residential area surrounding Lake Jivaro. The map reflects a landscape where infrastructure, such as the Oakland Expy and SE 6th Ave, increasingly bridges the gap between the urban reach of Topeka and the rural agricultural sections of Shawnee, Jefferson, and Douglas counties.