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2015 Map of Highland

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Highland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Wolf River meanders across this rural section of Northeast Kansas, defining the physical geography between the settlements of Leona and Severance. In the northern portion of the quadrangle, Highland serves as a local hub, anchored by the campus of Highland Community College. The landscape is etched by a dense grid of secondary roads such as Blackjack Rd and Willow Rd, which facilitate the agricultural economy of the region.

Small-scale aviation is represented by Sommers Airport and Rush Airport, while recreational space is found at Brown County State Lake on the western edge. Genealogists and local historians can locate several traditional burial sites, including Highland Cemetery and Oak Hill Cemetery. Numerous waterways like Cedar Creek, Mission Creek, and Charlie Creek drain the rolling terrain, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns of the Missouri River watershed in Doniphan County.