1978 Map of Hosmer

About this map

Hosmer serves as the primary hub in this late 1970s survey, straddling the northern prairie landscape along the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad line. The settlement layout is clearly defined, featuring a local Park and a dedicated Cemetery within its borders. To the west, the Holy Trinity Cemetery stands separately, providing a specific focal point for genealogical research in this rural corridor. The terrain is characterized by numerous small depressions and basins, a common glacial feature of the region, interspersed with townships like Sangamon and Glen. Industrial activity is marked by various Gravel Pits scattered near the rail line, indicating the importance of local material extraction. The southern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the northern reaches of Cottonwood Lake, while the county boundary between McPherson and Edmunds counties bisects the township range north of town.