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1966 Map of Harris

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Harris
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Harris serves as the central hub of this eastern Kansas landscape, situated within Reeder township amidst a network of meandering waterways. The drainage patterns of Kenoma Creek, Elm Creek, and Lantha Creek define the local topography, eventually feeding into the larger Pottawatomie Creek in the south. This area demonstrates a well-established rural social structure, evidenced by the distribution of small community centers like Kenoma, Amiot, and Central City.

Evidence of historical transportation is visible in the Old Railroad Grade that cuts across the terrain, signifying the evolution of local commerce. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including Bethel Cem, Patton Cem, and Baird Cem. The presence of the Centerview Sch and Cedar Creek Ch highlights the importance of these gathering places in the mid-century farming community.