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2010 Map of Hanover SW

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Hanover SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Saint Paul Cemetery and Mount Jesus Cemetery anchor this rural landscape in Washington County, providing critical landmarks for genealogists and local historians. The area is defined by its creek-fed topography, where the Little Blue River winds through the eastern portion of the quadrangle, joined by tributaries such as Jonah Creek and Beaver Creek.

A network of local roads reflects the historical transit patterns of northern Kansas, most notably Pony Express Ave and Wagon Train Rd. These named thoroughfares, alongside others like Yankee Rd and Upland Rd, trace the agricultural divisions of the plains. The presence of Mill Creek in the northwest and Cottonwood Creek in the northeast highlights the importance of water access in the development of these farmsteads.