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1960 Map of Holton SE

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Holton SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The rolling hills of eastern Kansas define this 1960 topographic study of the borderlands between Jackson and Jefferson Counties. The landscape is carved by a dense network of waterways, most notably North Cedar Creek and South Cedar Creek, which dictate the rural settlement patterns through the townships of Cedar, Delaware, and Rock Creek. Cultural landmarks are centered on local gatherings and memorial sites, such as Griggs Chapel Cem in the north and the United Brethren Ch near the map's center.

Transportation and industry are concentrated in the southeastern corner, where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line cuts across the terrain. This rail corridor parallels Rock Creek and French Creek, connecting the local economy to larger regional markets. Local resource extraction is evident near South Cedar Creek, where several Quarries are marked, indicating the importance of the area's geological substrate to its mid-century development.