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2022 Map of Hale

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Hale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The small communities of Hale and Monett anchor this rural Chautauqua County landscape, which is defined by a dense network of creek valleys and section-line roads. The drainage systems of North Caney Creek and its many tributaries, including Broker Cr, Fly Cr, and Deadman Cr, create a highly dissected topography that has influenced local settlement patterns for generations.

Genealogists and local historians will find several burial sites preserved across these sections, including the Riley Memorial Cem, Mount Vernon Cem, Hardrock Cem, and Hale Cem. The map illustrates a well-connected grid of gravel and dirt thoroughfares such as Independence Rd and Lariat Rd, which link the various family farms and homesteads to the primary hubs of Hale and Monett. This contemporary survey from the National Geospatial Program provides a precise view of the hydrology and infrastructure in this corner of southeastern Kansas.