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2022 Map of Ionia

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Ionia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Ionia serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Jewell County, appearing as a compact grid of streets amidst a vast network of section roads. The terrain is defined by the dendritic drainage patterns of Limestone Cr and its tributaries, including Middle Limestone Cr and W Limestone Cr, which have carved deep contours into the Kansas prairie. These waterways dictate the placement of local infrastructure, where roads like 100 RD and 120 RD navigate the ridges and valleys.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the preservation of the Ionia Cem and the more remote McGehee Cem located to the east. The presence of the Rose Port Inc Airport in the southwest corner highlights the modern utility of the land, while the overall township structure—spanning portions of t4s r9w and surrounding ranges—remains true to the traditional Public Land Survey System layout characteristic of the Great Plains.