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2010 Map of Harlan

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Harlan serves as the central hub of this Shelby County landscape, where the confluence of localized infrastructure and agricultural tradition is evident. The town is defined by its grid system, featuring landmarks such as the Harlan Post Office and the Shelby County Fairgrounds, adjacent to the Shelby County Speedway. Northward, the smaller settlement of Kirkman remains a distinct community node with its own Kirkman Post Office and the nearby Rose Hill Cemetery.

The hydrography of the region is dominated by the West Fork West Nishnabotna River and the West Nishnabotna River, which wind through the township alongside Silver Creek. These waterways, complemented by the Reing River Access, underscore the importance of the river system to the local geography. Family and community history is preserved at several locations, including Rabbit Hallow Cemetery and the Harlan Cemetery, while the Rosman-Glendale Farm Golf Course and Pauley Landing Field highlight the varied land use across the prairie.